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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. |
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I learned he was genius and madman, Both brilliant and bizarre, By being still in corners To hear legendary stories when They thought I wasn't listening. There are legendary stories of co-op buyers sweating through interviews with board members, who have blocked sales for simply not liking a candidate's profession or demeanor. Consider, for example, the moral insight associated with the collection of legendary stories known as The Arabian Nights (or The Thousand and One Nights). |
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