legend Definition

legend
noun

1. A traditional story which has popularly come to be regarded as true, but has not been confirmed as such.

Thesaurus: myth, fable, fiction, folk tale, saga, story, tale, narrative.
2. Such stories collectively.
3. Someone famous about whom popularly-believed stories are told.

Example: a legend in her own lifetime
Thesaurus: luminary, marvel, prodigy, household name.
4. Words accompanying a map or picture, etc which explain the symbols used.

Thesaurus: caption, key, cipher, code.
5. An inscription on a coin, medal or coat of arms.
6. originally
The story of a saint's life.

Etymology: 14c: from Latin legenda things to be read.