ˈledʒənd n. 1 a a
traditional story
sometimes popularly regarded as
historical but
unauthenticated; a
myth. b
such stories collectively. c a
popular but
unfounded belief. d colloq. a
subject of such beliefs (became a legend in
his own lifetime). 2 a an
inscription,
esp. on a
coin or
medal. b
Printing a
caption. c
wording on a
map etc. explaining
the symbols used. 3
hist. a the story of a saint's
life. b a
collection of
lives of saints or
similar stories. øølegendry n. [ME (in
sense 3) f. OF legende f. med.L legenda
what is to be
read, neut. pl.
gerundive of L legere read]