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Webster 1913 Edition

Legend

Leg′end

(lĕj′ĕnd or lē′jĕnd; 277)
,
Noun.
[OE.
legende
, OF.
legende
, F.
légende
, LL.
legenda
, fr. L.
legendus
to be read, fr.
legere
to read, gather; akin to Gr.
λέγειν
to gather, speak. Cf.
Collect
,
Dialogue
,
Lesson
,
Logic
.]
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
.

Leg′end

,
Verb.
T.
To tell or narrate, as a legend.
Bp. Hall.

Webster 1828 Edition

Legend

LEG'END

,
Noun.
[L. legenda, from lego, to read; originally, in the Romish church, a book of service or lessons to be read in worship.]
1.
A chronicle or register of the lives of saints, formerly read at matins and at the refectories of religious houses. Hence,
2.
An idle or ridiculous story told respecting saints.
3.
Any memorial or relation.
4.
An incredible, unauthentic narrative.
5.
An inscription, particularly on medals and on coins.

LEG'END

,
Verb.
T.
To tell or narrate, as a legend.

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