legend

  1. Noun.  A story of unknown origin describing plausible but extraordinary past events. Also historical legend.
  2. Noun.  A story in which a kernel of truth is embellished to an unlikely degree.
  3. Noun.  A leading protagonist in a historical legend.
  4. Noun.  Any person of extraordinary accomplishment.
  5. Noun.  A key to the symbols and color codes on a map, chart, etc.
  6. Noun.  The text on a coin.
  7. Noun.  A fabricated backstory for spies, complete with appropriate documents and records.
  8. Noun.  (Australia, slang) (Irish, slang) A worthy friend.

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