Legend

['ledʒ(ə)nd] or ['lɛdʒənd]

Definition

(noun.) a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events.

Checker: Paulette--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) That which is appointed to be read; especially, a chronicle or register of the lives of saints, formerly read at matins, and in the refectories of religious houses.

(n.) A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature.

(n.) Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.

(n.) An inscription, motto, or title, esp. one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon an heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.

(v. t.) To tell or narrate, as a legend.

Editor: Meredith

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. [1]. Fable, myth, fiction, doubtful narrative, fictitious story.[2]. Motto (round a coin or a medal).

Typist: Zamenhof

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Myth, fable, marvellous_story, fiction

ANT:History, fact, actual_occurrence

Checked by Ernest

Definition

n. a marvellous story from early times: the motto on a coat of arms medal or coin: an inscription of any kind: a musical composition set to a poetical story.—n. Leg′endary a book of legends: one who relates legends: (pl.) a chronicle of the lives of saints.—adj. consisting of legends: romantic: fabulous.—n. Leg′endist a writer of legends.—Golden legend (see Golden).

Edited by Cary

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