Look up: legend

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   legend
   The principle inscription on a coin other than the denomination or nation which issued it.
   Found on http://www.coin-gallery.com/cgglossary.h
   
   
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   legend
   The inscription on a numismatic item.
   Found on http://www.usrarecoin.com/wv04.html
   
   
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   legend
   [Noun] Plural form: legends. A story about a famous person or event. A traditional story or myth in literature.
   Example: Michael Schumacher is a legend in the world of racing.
   Found on http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/glossary
   
   
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   Legend
   A story made up about people in the past
   Found on http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/romans/glos
   
   
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   legend
   [n] - a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events
   Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definitio
   
   
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   Legend
   A text label identifying a device. See also Silk Screen
   Found on http://www.vutrax.co.uk/glossary.htm
   
   
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   legend
   Traditional or undocumented genre of story about famous people, commonly religious in character and frequently posing problems of authenticity. Legends are typically narrative, in the f ...
   Found on http://www.thehistorychannel.co.uk/site/
   
   
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   legend
   A story made up about people in the past
   Found on http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/temetfutue/gl
   
   
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   Legend
   a traditional story about heroic characters such as King Arthur, which may be based on truth, but which has been embellished over the years. Also refers to the wording on maps and charts which explains the symbols used.
   Found on http://www.standards.dfes.gov.uk/primary
   
   
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    Legend
    The descriptive matter printed below an illustration, mistakenly referred to as a caption. Also an explanation of signs or symbols used in timetables or maps.
    Found on http://www.britishprint.com/tw/glossary.
    
    
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    legend
    The lettering on a coin, including the monarch's titles and sometimes a motto.
    Found on http://www.antique-crafts.co.uk/glossary
    
    
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    Legend
    Leg'end (lĕj'ĕnd or lē'jĕnd; 277) noun [ Middle English legende , Old French legende , French légende , Late Latin legenda , from Latin legendus to be read, from legere to read, gather; akin to Greek le`gein to gather, speak. Confer Collect , Dialogue , Lesson , Logic .] 1. That ...
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/27
    
    
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    Legend
    Leg'end transitive verb To tell or narrate, as a legend. Bp. Hall.
    Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/L/27
    
    
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    Legend
    The legend is the inscription encircling the rim.
    Found on http://www.austrian-mint.com/5
    
    
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    legend
    a table on a map, chart, or the like, listing and explaining the symbols used
    Found on http://www3.newberry.org/k12maps/glossar
    
    
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    Legend
    A `legend` (Latin, `legenda`, `things to be read`) is a narrative of human actions that are perceived both by teller and listeners to take place within human history and to possess certain qualities that give the tale verisimilitude. Legend, for its active and passive participants, includes no happenings that are outside the realm of `possibility`, defined by a highly flexible set of parameters, which may include miracles that are perceived as ac...
    Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legend
    
    
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    Legend
    • (n.) 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. • (v. t.) To tell or narrate, as a legend. • (n.) An inscription, motto, or title, esp. one surrounding the field in a medal or coin, or placed upon an heraldic sh...
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    Legend
    (from the article `Marley, Bob`) Although his songs were some of the best-liked and most critically acclaimed music in the popular canon, Marley was far more renowned in death than ...
    Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/l/30
    
    
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    legend
    traditional story or group of stories told about a particular person or place. Formerly the term legend meant a tale about a saint. Legends resemble ... [17 related articles]
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    Legend
    Legend is a English boy name. The meaning of the name is `Legend` The name Legend doesn`t appear In the US top 1000 most common names over de last 128 years. The name Legend seems to be unique!
    Found on http://i-am-pregnant.com/names/boys/Lege
    
    
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    legend
    legend 1. A story that has been passed down for generations; especially, one that is presented as history but is unlikely to be true. 2. A popular myth that has arisen in modern times. 3. Someone famous who is admired for a particular skill or talent.
    Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/inf
    
    
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    legend
    A story in which fact and fiction are intermingling, handed down orally from one generation to the next, about a hero / heroine, e.g. a saint, an adventurer, or a historical figure.
    Found on http://www.menrath-online.de/glossaryeng
    
    
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    legend
    The inscription on a coin or medal.…
    Found on http://www.oenb.at/dictionary/termini.js
    
    
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    legend
    The legend is the inscription encircling the rim.…
    Found on http://www.oenb.at/dictionary/termini.js
    
    
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    legend
    a format of lettering or symbols on the printed board, e.g. part numbers, component locations
    Found on http://www.electropedia.org/iev/iev.nsf/