LEGEND

legend. Legend, n. an inscription, fabulous story, tale

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Leg″end (lĕj″ĕnd or lē″jĕnd; 277), n. [[OE. legende, OF. legende, F. légende, LL. legenda, fr. L. legendus to be read, fr. legere to read, gather; akin to Gr. λέγειν to gather, speak. Cf. Collect, Dialogue, Lesson, Logic.]] 1. 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. 2. A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature. Addison.
3. 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. 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.