| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,768,671,991 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
legend |
Also found in: Legal, Financial, Wikipedia, Hutchinson | 0.03 sec. |
legendTraditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term referred to a tale about a saint. Legends resemble folktales in content; they may include supernatural beings, elements of mythology, or explanations of natural phenomena, but they are associated with a particular locality or person. They are handed down from the past and are popularly regarded as historical though they are not entirely verifiable. legend Christian religion a. a story of the life of a saint b. a collection of such stories legend [′lej·ənd] (graphic arts) A title or explanation on a chart, diagram, or other illustration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | |
|---|---|---|
A rich legendary history has gained the anemone many names and attributes. A rich legendary history has gained the anemone many names and attributes. HOPE DIAMOND: The Legendary History of a Cursed Gem RICHARD KURIN |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|