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1.NounThe life story of a saint ."As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs."
2.NounAn unrealistic story depicting past events.
A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events."The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis.; the legend of Robin Hood; The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story.; According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa."
3.NounA story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events."The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis."
4.NounA plausible story set in the historical past, but whose historicity is uncertain."the legend of Robin Hood"
5.NounA story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree."The 1984 Rose Bowl prank has spawned many legends. Here's the real story."
6.NounA fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records."According to his legend, he once worked for the Red Cross, spreading humanitarian aid in Africa."
7.NounSuch stories considered collectively; unverified traditional tales.
8.NounA person related to a legend or legends.
A leading protagonist in a historical legend."Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.; Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.; Sachin Tendulkar stands as a legend in cricket.; I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend."
9.NounA leading protagonist in a historical legend."Achilles is a legend in Greek culture."
10.NounA person of extraordinary fame or accomplishments."Michael Jordan stands as a legend in basketball.; Sachin Tendulkar stands as a legend in cricket.; I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend."
11.NounA cool, nice or helpful person, especially one who is male."I've lost my pen! —Here mate, borrow mine. —You legend."
12.NounA key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc."According to the legend on the map, that building is a school."
13.NounAn inscription, motto, or title, especially one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon a heraldic shield or beneath an engraving or illustration.
14.NounA musical composition set to a poetical story.
15.NounThe design and specification of a vessel.
16.VerbTo tell or narrate; to recount.
17.Verb↑ Jespersen, Otto (1909), A Modern English Grammar on Historical Principles (Sammlung germanischer Elementar- und Handbücher; 9), volume I: Sounds and Spellings, London: George Allen & Unwin, published 1961, § 4.82, page 143.