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Pronunciation : Leg"end
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OE. legende, OF. legende, F. l?gende, LL. legenda, fr. L. legendus to be read, fr. legere to read, gather; akin to Gr. Collect, Dialogue, Lesson, Logic.]
Definition : 1. 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.

2. A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature. Addison.

3. Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable. And in this legend all that glorious deed. Read, whilst you arm you. Fairfax.

4. 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. Golden legend. See under Golden.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Leg"end
Part of Speech : v.
Definition : Defn: To tell or narrate, as a legend. Bp. Hall.

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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913