Word Meaning

legend definition and meaning

n. 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.
n. A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature.
n. Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.
n. 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.
v. t. To tell or narrate, as a legend.

Crossword clues for legend

- A traditional story
- Celebrity
- Folk hero
- Folk tale
- Foot story
- Key to symbols used in chart
- Myth
- Mythical beings
- Olden tale
- Story
- story about the beginning of something
- The French half, gendarme made into myth
- Traditional story
- Traditional tale or belief