Definition of legend

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Legend (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..

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Legend :: Legend (v. t.) To tell or narrate, as a legend..
Legend :: Legend (n.) A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature..
Saga :: Saga (n.) A Scandinavian legend, or heroic or mythic tradition, among the Norsemen and kindred people; a northern European popular historical or religious tale of olden time..
Circular :: Circular (a.) Adhering to a fixed circle of legends; cyclic; hence, mean; inferior. See Cyclic poets, under Cyclic..
Kohnur :: Kohnur (n.) A famous diamond, surrendered to the British crown on the annexation of the Punjab. According to Hindoo legends, it was found in a Golconda mine, and has been the property of various Hindoo and Persian rulers..
Institutional :: Institutional (a.) Pertaining to, or treating of, institutions; as, institutional legends..
Folk Lore :: Folk lore () Tales, legends, or superstitions long current among the people..
Posy :: Posy (n.) A brief poetical sentiment; hence, any brief sentiment, motto, or legend; especially, one inscribed on a ring..
Legend :: Legend (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..
Legend :: Legend (n.) Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable..
Legend :: Legend (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..
Gestic :: Gestic (a.) Pertaining to deeds or feats of arms; legendary.
Gestour :: Gestour (n.) A reciter of gests or legendary tales; a story-teller.
Shamrock :: Shamrock (n.) A trifoliate plant used as a national emblem by the Irish. The legend is that St. Patrick once plucked a leaf of it for use in illustrating the doctrine of the trinity.
Miracle :: Miracle (n.) A story or legend abounding in miracles.
Edda :: Edda (n.) The religious or mythological book of the old Scandinavian tribes of German origin, containing two collections of Sagas (legends, myths) of the old northern gods and heroes..
Berserker :: Berserker (n.) One of a class of legendary heroes, who fought frenzied by intoxicating liquors, and naked, regardless of wounds..
Ossianic :: Ossianic (a.) Of or pertaining to, or characteristic of, Ossian, a legendary Erse or Celtic bard..
Argonaut :: Argonaut (n.) Any one of the legendary Greek heroes who sailed with Jason, in the Argo, in quest of the Golden Fleece..
Legendary :: Legendary (n.) One who relates legends.
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