2 entries under this word

Legendary

Lĕg'end-a-ry, a.

adjective

(110) (Synop., § 130), a.

  1. Consisting of legends; strange; fabulous.
  2. Like a legend; exaggerated; extravagant; false.

Lĕg'end-a-ry, n.

noun

n. [O. Fr. légendaire, Sp. legendario, It. leggendario, L. Lat. legendarius.]

Sense 1. A book of legends; a tale or narrative.

Read the Countess of Pembroke's “Arcadia,” a gallant legendary, full of pleasurable accidents. James VI., King of Scotland.

Sense 2. One who relates legends.