Leg"end , v. t. To tell or narrate, as a
legend. Bp. Hall.
Leg"end (l&ebreve;j"&ebreve;nd or lē"j&ebreve;nd; 277), n. [OE. legende, OF.
legende, F. légende, LL. legenda, fr. L. legendus to be read, fr. legere to read, gather; akin to Gr. le`gein 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.
Hear it pronounced