legend

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An old, well-known story that may not be completely true.

   The legend of King Arthur has been told for centuries.

2. 2
   noun

   Old stories of this kind considered together.

   According to legend, a dragon once lived in these hills.

3. 3
   noun

   A very famous and admired person.

   He is a legend in the world of jazz.

4. 4
   noun

   A box that explains the symbols and colours on a map or chart.

   According to the legend on the map, that building is a school.

From Middle English legende, from Old French legende, from Medieval Latin legenda (“a legend, story, especially the lives of the saints”), from Latin legenda (“things which ought to be read”), from lego (“to read”).

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