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Legend
see synonyms of legendNoun
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Legend
see synonyms of legendnoun
1.
a popular story handed down from earlier times whose truth has not been ascertained
2.
a group of such stories
the Arthurian legend
3.
a modern story that has taken on the characteristics of a traditional legendary tale
4.
a person whose fame or notoriety makes him or her a source of exaggerated or romanticized tales or exploits
5.
an inscription or title, as on a coin or beneath a coat of arms
6.
explanatory matter accompanying a table, map, chart, etc
7.
a.
a story of the life of a saint
b.
a collection of such stories
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Legend
see synonyms of legend noun
1.
a.
a story handed down for generations among a people and popularly believed to have a historical basis, although not verifiable
see also myth1b.
all such stories belonging to a particular group of people
famous in Irish legend
2.
a.
a notable person whose deeds or exploits are much talked about in his or her own time
b.
the stories of his or her exploits
3.
an inscription on a coin, coat of arms, etc.
4.
a title, brief description, or key accompanying an illustration or map
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Legend
see synonyms of legendn.
1.
a. An unverified story handed down from earlier times, especially one popularly believed to be historical.
b. A body or collection of such stories.
c. See urban legend.
2. One that inspires legends or achieves legendary fame: She is a legend in her own time.
3.
a. An inscription or title on an object, such as a coin.
b. An explanatory caption accompanying an illustration.
c. An explanatory table or list of the symbols appearing on a map or chart.
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