legend

legend is a 6-letter English word with 7 senses as noun and transitive verb in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 8 in Scrabble and 11 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

6 letters · Scrabble 8 · Words With Friends 11 · 7 senses

Definitions

1. noun. 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. noun. A story respecting saints; especially, one of a marvelous nature.
3. noun. Any wonderful story coming down from the past, but not verifiable by historical record; a myth; a fable.
4. noun. 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.
5. transitive verb. To tell or narrate, as a legend.
6. noun. brief description accompanying an illustration

   Synonyms: caption

7. noun. a story about mythical or supernatural beings or events

   Synonyms: fable

Synonyms

caption, fable

Common word forms

legends, legendize, legendless

Words from these letters

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