legend
le·gend
noun
1.
a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
2.
brief description accompanying an illustration
Origin
From Middle English legende, from Old French legende, from Medieval Latin legenda (“a legend, story, especially the lives of the saints”), from Latin legenda (“things which ought to be read”), from lego (“to read”).
Phrases
- black legend
- legend in one's own lifetime
- legend in one's own lunchtime
- legend in one's own mind
- legend in one's own time
- living legend
- skinny legend
- urban legend
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