English word legend comes from Latin legere, and later Middle English (1100-1500) legende (Legend.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| legere | Latin (lat) | |
| legendus | Latin (lat) | |
| legenda | Malayalam (mal) | |
| legende | Old French (842-ca. 1400) (fro) | Legend (story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events; in particular an account the life of a saint). |
| legende | Middle English (1100-1500) (enm) | Legend. |
| legend | English (eng) | (archaic, transitive) To tell or narrate; to recount. A fabricated backstory for a spy, with associated documents and records; a cover story.. A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.. A leading protagonist in a historical legend.. A person related to a legend or legends.. A person with legend-like qualities, such as extraordinary accomplishment.. A plausible story set in [...] |