leg·end [ léjjənd ] (plural leg·ends)


noun

Definition:

1. old story: a story that has been passed down for generations, especially one that is presented as history but is unlikely to be true


2. old stories: a group of stories presented as history but unlikely to be true


3. modern myth: a popular myth that has arisen in modern times


4. celebrity: somebody famous admired for a skill or talent


5. inscription: an inscription, especially a title or motto, on an object


6. publishing caption: a caption for an illustration


7. maps map key: an explanation of the symbols used on a map