legendry

[ lej-uhn-dree ]

/ ˈlɛdʒ ən dri /

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noun

legends collectively.

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Origin of legendry

First recorded in 1840–50; legend + -ry

Words nearby legendry

legendary, legendist, legendize, Legendre, Legendre equation, legendry, leger, legerdemain, legerity, leger line, leges

How to use legendry in a sentence

Lauren Bacall has been dodging accusations of legendry for half her career.
The Legend With The Look: Remembering Lauren Bacall|Teo Bugbee|August 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The devil here as in the monkish legendry appears as an enemy of souls, a tireless tempter.
The Supernatural in Modern English Fiction|Dorothy Scarborough
The golden throne of Alkmeenon, named in immemorial legendry!
Jewels of Gwahlur|Robert E. Howard
In many cases, too, the breezes have acquired a legendry of their own.
Meteorology|Charles Fitzhugh Talman

This story it is which started the whole tissue of legendry concerning supernatural aid given the allied armies during the war.
Famous Modern Ghost Stories|Various
Legendry and literature may be taught to your children in the garden.
The California Birthday Book|Various