| Legend (legend) |
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| n. | (l j"nd or l***emacr]"jnd;
277) |
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| Leg"end |
| [OE. legende, OF. legende,
F. légende, LL. legenda, fr. L. legendus
to be read, fr. legere to read, gather; akin to Gr.
le`gein to gather, speak. Cf. Collect,
Dialogue, |
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.
A story respecting saints; especially, one
of a marvelous nature.
Any wonderful story coming down from the
past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a
fable.
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.
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| Legend (legend) |
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| v. t. | |
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| Leg"end |
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To tell or narrate,
as a legend.
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