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legend
[lej-uhnd]
noun
a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical.
Antonyms: factthe body of stories of this kind, especially as they relate to a particular people, group, or clan.
the winning of the West in American legend.
an inscription, especially on a coat of arms, on a monument, under a picture, or the like.
a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used.
Numismatics., inscription.
a collection of stories about an admirable person.
a person who is the center of such stories.
She became a legend in her own lifetime.
Archaic., a story of the life of a saint, especially one stressing the miraculous or unrecorded deeds of the saint.
Obsolete., a collection of such stories or stories like them.
legend
/ ˈlɛdʒənd /
noun
a popular story handed down from earlier times whose truth has not been ascertained
a group of such stories
the Arthurian legend
a modern story that has taken on the characteristics of a traditional legendary tale
a person whose fame or notoriety makes him a source of exaggerated or romanticized tales or exploits
an inscription or title, as on a coin or beneath a coat of arms
explanatory matter accompanying a table, map, chart, etc
a story of the life of a saint
a collection of such stories
Other Word Forms
- legendry noun
- prelegend noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of legend1
Word History and Origins
Origin of legend1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
He is throwing the ball as well as he ever has, on the biggest stage, where Dodgers legends are made.
"There was this one nine-year-old girl in the car who rolled down the window after the show and screamed 'Ben you legend'," he added.
England manager Wiegman said: "Millie will forever be an England legend for what she has given to her country, and I could never have enough words to praise her impact during my time."
At Indiana, it’s only added to the legend, as Indiana has sprinted off to a 17-2 start through the first 19 games Cignetti has coached.
He called her "a legend, and icon, and a truly kind human being.... She will be deeply missed."
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