Legend Definition
lĕjənd
legends
noun
legends
A story handed down for generations among a people and popularly believed to have a historical basis, although not verifiable.
Webster's New World
All such stories belonging to a particular group of people.
Famous in Irish legend.
Webster's New World
The stories of his or her exploits.
Webster's New World
A notable person whose deeds or exploits are much talked about in his or her own time.
Webster's New World
One that inspires legends or achieves legendary fame.
She is a legend in her own time.
American Heritage
Other Word Forms of Legend
Noun
Singular:
legend
Plural:
legendsOrigin of Legend
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Middle English from Old French legende from Medieval Latin (lēctiō) legenda (lesson) to be read from Latin feminine gerundive of legere to read leg- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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