Legend
Legend (lej"end o lē"jend; 277) , noun
[Old English legende, Old French legende, French légende, Late Latin legenda, from Latin legendus to be read, from legere to read, gather; akin to Greek le`gein to gather, speak. Compare Collect, Dialogue, Lesson, Logic.]
1.
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.
2.
A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature. — Addison
3.
Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.
And in this legend all that glorious deed
Read, whilst you arm you.
4.
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.
Collocations (1)
Golden legend , See under Golden.
Legend , transitive verb
To tell or narrate, as a legend. — Bp. Hall