legend betydelse and definition

Betydelse av legend på svenska

• 0 a very old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories, not always true, that people tell about a famous event or person:

  • The dance was based on several Hindu legends.

  • She is writing a thesis on Irish legend and mythology.

  • Legend has it (= people say) that he always wore his boots in bed.

  • This match will go into tennis legend (= it will always be remembered).

• 1 someone very famous and admired, usually because of their ability in a particular area:

  • Jazz legend Ella Fitzgerald once sang in this bar.

• 2 the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc. that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean

• 3 an old story or set of stories from ancient times, or the stories that people tell about a famous event or person:

  • [ U ] Cajun legend suggests that white alligators are a symbol of prosperity.

• 4 someone who is very famous and admired, usually because of an ability in a particular area:

  • Louis Armstrong is a jazz legend.

• 5 the words written on or next to a picture, map, coin, etc., that explain what it is about or what the symbols on it mean