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legend
leg·end L0106100 (lĕj′ənd)n.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.
[Middle English, from Old French legende, from Medieval Latin (lēctiō) legenda, (lesson) to be read, from Latin, feminine gerundive of legere, to read; see leg- in Indo-European roots.]legend (ˈlɛdʒənd) n1. a popular story handed down from earlier times whose truth has not been ascertained2. a group of such stories: the Arthurian legend. 3. a modern story that has taken on the characteristics of a traditional legendary tale4. a person whose fame or notoriety makes him or her a source of exaggerated or romanticized tales or exploits5. an inscription or title, as on a coin or beneath a coat of arms6. explanatory matter accompanying a table, map, chart, etc7. (Ecclesiastical Terms) a. a story of the life of a saintb. a collection of such stories[C14 (in the sense: a saint's life or a collection of saints' lives): from Medieval Latin legenda passages to be read, from Latin legere to read] ˈlegendry nleg•end (ˈlɛdʒ ənd)
n. 1. a nonhistorical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times and popularly accepted as historical. 2. the body of stories of this kind, esp. as they relate to a particular people, group, or clan. 3. an inscription, esp. on a coat of arms, a monument, a picture, or the like. 4. a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used. 5. the lettering running around the field of a coin, medal, etc. 6. a collection of stories about an admirable person. 7. a person who is the center of such stories: to become a legend in one's own lifetime. 8. Archaic. a story of the life of a saint. 9. Obs. a collection of such stories or stories like them. [1300–50; Middle English legende account of a saint's life < Medieval Latin legenda literally, (lesson) to be read; so called because appointed to be read on respective saints' days] syn: legend, myth, fable refer to stories handed down from earlier times, often by word of mouth. A legend is a story associated with a people or a nation; it is usu. concerned with a real person, place, or event and is popularly believed to have some basis in fact: the legend of King Arthur. A myth is one of a class of purportedly historical stories that attempt to explain some belief, practice, or natural phenomenon; the characters are usu. gods or heroes: the Greek myth about Demeter. A fable is a fictitious story intended to teach a moral lesson; the characters are usu. animals: the fable about the fox and the grapes. legendAn explanation of symbols used on a map, chart, sketch, etc., commonly printed in tabular form at the side of the map, etc.legendAn unverifiable story handed down from earlier times, or a modern story that presents similar characteristics; used in medieval times when telling the life story of a saint.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. |  legend - a story about mythical or supernatural beings or eventsfableHoly Grail, Sangraal, grail - (legend) chalice used by Christ at the Last SupperKing Arthur's Round Table, Round Table - (legend) the circular table for King Arthur and his knightsstory - a piece of fiction that narrates a chain of related events; "he writes stories for the magazines"Arthurian legend - the legend of King Arthur and his court at Camelothagiology - literature narrating the lives (and legends) of the saintsMidas - (Greek legend) the greedy king of Phrygia who Dionysus gave the power to turn everything he touched into goldSisyphus - (Greek legend) a king in ancient Greece who offended Zeus and whose punishment was to roll a huge boulder to the top of a steep hill; each time the boulder neared the top it rolled back down and Sisyphus was forced to start againTristan, Tristram - (Middle Ages) the nephew of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with his uncle's bride (Iseult) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each otherIseult, Isolde - (Middle Ages) the bride of the king of Cornwall who (according to legend) fell in love with the king's nephew (Tristan) after they mistakenly drank a love potion that left them eternally in love with each other | | 2. | legend - brief description accompanying an illustrationcaptiontitle - a general or descriptive heading for a section of a written work; "the novel had chapter titles"illustration - artwork that helps make something clear or attractive |
legendnoun1. myth, story, tale, fiction, narrative, saga, fable, folk tale, urban myth, urban legend, folk story the legends of ancient Greece2. celebrity, star, phenomenon, genius, spectacle, wonder, big name, marvel, prodigy, luminary, celeb (informal), megastar (informal) the blues legend, B.B. King3. inscription, title, caption, device, device, motto, rubric a banner bearing the following legendlegendnoun1. A traditional story or tale that has no proven factual basis:fable, myth.2. A body of traditional beliefs and notions accumulated about a particular subject:folklore, lore, myth, mythology, mythos, tradition.Translationslegend (ˈledʒənd) noun a myth or traditional story, handed down from one generation to another. the legend of St George. 傳說，傳奇 传说，传奇 ˈlegendary adjective1. mentioned etc in legend. legendary heroes. 傳說中的 传说中的2. very famous because very great, good etc. His generosity is legendary. 著名的 著名的legend
a legend in (one's) own timeA person who has an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while they are still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a legend in her own time.See also: legend, own, timea legend in (one's) own lifetimeA person who has an extraordinary level of fame or reputation while they are still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a legend in her own lifetime.See also: legend, lifetime, owna legend in (one's) own lunchtimeA person who affects or believes that they are of greater importance or notoriety than is actually the case. A humorous, ironic twist on the phrase "a legend in one's own lifetime." The assistant manager acts as if she's the only one keeping the company together. She's a regular legend in her own lunchtime.See also: legend, owna legend in (one's) own mindA person who affects or believes that they are of greater importance or notoriety than is actually the case. A humorous, ironic twist on the phrase "a legend in one's own lifetime." The assistant manager acts as if she's the only one keeping the company together. She's a regular legend in her own mind.See also: legend, mind, owna living legendA person who has an extraordinary reputation or level of fame while they are still alive. The singer has made such a huge impact on the world of blues that she's come to be a living legend.See also: legend, livinglegend in one's own (life)timeFig. someone who is very famous and widely known for doing something special. The young golfer became a legend in his own lifetime.See also: legend, own, timeurban legendFig. a myth or piece of folklore that is totally false. That story about the rats in the sewer being as big as dogs is an urban legend. It's just not so.See also: legenda legend in their own lifetime a very famous or notorious person.See also: legend, lifetime, owna living ˈlegend (also a ˌlegend in your own ˈlifetime) a person who has become famous while still alive: Her 30-year study of chimpanzees made her a living legend.See also: legend, livingLegend
legend Christian religiona. a story of the life of a saint b. a collection of such stories Legend in cartography and topography, a list of conventional symbols and notes to a map explaining its content. The legend is placed either along the margin of a map or in an open space within its borders. In atlases or maps composed of several sheets the legend may be on a separate sheet or appended in the form of a pamphlet. In an exploratory survey, the brief explanatory note containing data that cannot be depicted graphically (for example, the quality of a road, the design and condition of bridges, a description of a ford) is called a legend.
Legend originally the life of a saint written to be read on his feast day. The term arose in medieval Catholic literature. During the 13th through 15th centuries, numerous compilations of legends in Latin appeared in Europe; they included the Golden Legend (Legenda aurea, 13th century), which was translated into most Western European languages and became a source of subjects for epics, drama, and lyrical poetry. Later, legends were religious didactic tales and parables about animals, plants, and objects of Christian worship. In current usage, the term “legend” is often applied to works, regardless of genre, characterized by poetic fancy yet at the same time pretending to be trustworthy. In folklore, a legend is a traditional oral folk tale based upon a fictional image or notion, which is accepted by the storyteller and his listener as trustworthy. In Russian a contrast is made between predanie, a traditional account, and legenda (legend), which is always based upon a “miracle” and refers not only to the past but to the present and the future. The types of legend found in Russian folklore include cosmogonic (about the origin of the earth and stars), toponymic (about the origin of countries, seas, villages, cities, and their names), ethnogonic, zoogonic, Christian (about the travels of Christ and the Apostles), historical-heroic (about Stepan Razin, for example), and social-utopian (about a “golden age” and “deliverers”). REFERENCESAfanas’ev, A. N. Narodnye russkie legendy, 3rd ed. Moscow, 1916.
Chistov, K. V. Russkie narodnye sotsial’no-utopicheskie legendy 17–19 vv. Moscow, 1967.
Jolies, A. Einfache Formen, 2nd ed. Halle (Saale), 1956.
Bayard, J.-P. Histoire des légendes, 2nd ed. Paris, 1961. (Includes bibliography.)K. V. CHISTOV legend[′lej·ənd] (graphic arts) A title or explanation on a chart, diagram, or other illustration. Legend
Legend1. A statement, often on a stock certificate, indicating the restrictions of ownership on the share. Many stocks do not have legends, but those that do usually place them directly on the certificate. Others include the legend on a separate document that is traded along with the stock.
2. On a chart, an explanation of the symbols used. For example, given a candlestick chart, a legend may say that white candles represent trading days with gains and black candles represent trading days with losses.legend
Synonyms for legendnoun mythSynonyms- myth
- story
- tale
- fiction
- narrative
- saga
- fable
- folk tale
- urban myth
- urban legend
- folk story
noun celebritySynonyms- celebrity
- star
- phenomenon
- genius
- spectacle
- wonder
- big name
- marvel
- prodigy
- luminary
- celeb
- megastar
noun inscriptionSynonyms- inscription
- title
- caption
- device
- motto
- rubric
Synonyms for legendnoun a traditional story or tale that has no proven factual basisSynonymsnoun a body of traditional beliefs and notions accumulated about a particular subjectSynonyms- folklore
- lore
- myth
- mythology
- mythos
- tradition
Synonyms for legendnoun a story about mythical or supernatural beings or eventsSynonymsRelated Words- Holy Grail
- Sangraal
- grail
- King Arthur's Round Table
- Round Table
- story
- Arthurian legend
- hagiology
- Midas
- Sisyphus
- Tristan
- Tristram
- Iseult
- Isolde
noun brief description accompanying an illustrationSynonymsRelated Words |