legend
The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).
Noun 4 meanings
The life story of a saint (such stories are often embellished, but any kind is called a legend).
“As a child she had nothing to read but the legends of early Christian martyrs.”
An unrealistic story depicting past events.
“The legend of Troy was discovered to have a historical basis.”
Such stories considered collectively; unverified traditional tales.
A person related to a legend or legends.
“Achilles is a legend in Greek culture.”
Etymology
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”).
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LEGEND at a glance
LEGEND has 6 letters and scores 8 points in Scrabble (L 1 + E 1 + G 2 + E 1 + N 1 + D 2) and 11 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #3,309 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.
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