Definition of Legend

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Legend

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.

A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature.

Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.

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.

To tell or narrate, as a legend.

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Legend Quotations

Now, I think that I should have known that he was magic all along. I did know it - but I should have guessed that it would be too much to ask to grow old with and see our children grow up together. So now, he is a legend when he would have preferred to be a man.
Jackie Kennedy

Every legend, moreover, contains its residuum of truth, and the root function of language is to control the universe by describing it.
James A. Baldwin

I had rather believe all the Fables in the Legend, and the Talmud, and the Alcoran, than that this universal frame is without a Mind.
Francis Bacon

Legend: A lie that has attained the dignity of age.
H. L. Mencken

If I'm such a legend, then why am I so lonely? Let me tell you, legends are all very well if you've got somebody around who loves you.
Judy Garland

If I am a legend, then why am I so lonely?
Judy Garland

I would really, really, really like to be a legend like Madonna. Madonna knows what to do next, and when she's performing, the audience is just in awe of her.
Britney Spears

I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend.
Freddie Mercury

Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness. And they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy... or they become legend.
Jim Harrison

A lot of rock bands are truly a legend in their own minds.
David Lee Roth

Legend Translations

legend in Afrikaans is legende
legend in Dutch is volksoverlevering, legende
legend in Italian is spiegazione, leggenda
legend in Norwegian is legende, sagn
legend in Portuguese is legenda

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