sublegend

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noun

A legend (caption or inscription) that is subordinate to another.

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Meanings

nounsublegend (plural sublegends)

plural sublegends

  1. A legend (caption or inscription) that is subordinate to another.
  2. A legend (fabulous story) making up part of a larger legend; a submyth.

Origin

From sub- + legend.

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Cite this entry
APA

sublegend. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sublegend

MLA

“sublegend.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sublegend. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sublegend,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sublegend.

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