legend

n. புராணக்கதை, மக்களால் ஆர்வமாக நம்பப்படும்மரபுவழிக் கதை, கட்டுக்கதை, புராணக்கதை இலக்கியம், பழங்கதை மரபு, நாணயங்களின் எழுத்துப் பொறிப்பு.

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Leg"end, n. Etym: [OE. legende, OF. legende, F. légende, LL. legenda, fr. L. legendus to be read, fr. legere to read, gather; akin to Gr. 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. Leg"end, v. t. Defn: To tell or narrate, as a legend. Bp. Hall.