legend

legend
legend [lej′ənd]
n.
[ME legende < OFr < ML legenda, things to read, neut. pl. of L legendus, ger. of legere, to read: see LOGIC]
1.
a) a story handed down for generations among a people and popularly believed to have a historical basis, although not verifiable: cf. MYTH1
b) 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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