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Synonyms for legend

Grammar : Noun
Spell : lej-uhnd
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɛdʒ ənd

Top 10 synonyms for legend
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Définition of legend

Origin :
  • early 14c., "narrative dealing with a happening or an event," from Old French legende (12c., Modern French légende) and directly from Medieval Latin legenda "legend, story," literally "(things) to be read," on certain days in church, etc., from Latin legendus, neuter plural gerundive of legere "to read, gather, select" (see lecture (n.)).
  • Used originally of saints' lives; extended sense of "nonhistorical or mythical story" first recorded late 14c. Meaning "writing or inscription" (especially on a coin or medal) is from 1610s; on a map, illustration, etc., from 1903.
  • noun story of the past, often fictitious
  • noun brief description in document
Example sentences :
  • The other, and even more popular, legend is that of "The Harmonious Blacksmith."
  • Extract from : « Handel » by Edward J. Dent
  • True child of Alsace, he revelled in local folklore and legend.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • The "accursed" gold of legend is often dragon-guarded and placed under a spell.
  • Extract from : « Beowulf » by Unknown
  • Enter the first division, and a legend at your feet indicated the ten-cent territory.
  • Extract from : « Meadow Grass » by Alice Brown
  • Then, too, there was quite a legend attached to this pretty girl.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • In the legend she is a fragile woman guided by a divine soul.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • I soon realised that legend remains victorious in spite of history.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • It is thus that we wish it to be, and so the legend remains triumphant.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • But neither can they leave a legend alone; though it is the essence of a legend to be vague.
  • Extract from : « Alarms and Discursions » by G. K. Chesterton
  • And the legend arose that this man was ten thousand years old.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various

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