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