legenda

plural noun

le·​gen·​da

lə̇ˈjendə

: stories and other writings (as from a passional) to be read usually for edification

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin, literally, things to be read, from Latin legenda, neuter plural of legendus, gerundive of legere to read, gather

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