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semilegendary — [sem΄ilej′ən der΄ē] adj. having some historical basis, but legendary in part … English World dictionary
semilegendary — “+ adjective Etymology: semi + legendary : known in legend but historically dubious or unverifiable semilegendary king * * * adj … Useful english dictionary
semilegendary — adjective Date: 1866 having historical foundation but elaborated in legend … New Collegiate Dictionary
semilegendary — adj. partially legendary, partially mythical … English contemporary dictionary
semilegendary — semi·legendary … English syllables
semilegendary — sem i•leg′end•ar′y adj … From formal English to slang
King Arthur — Semilegendary hero and king of the Britons who defended England from Anglo Saxon invaders in the fifth or sixth century and who traditionally fought twelve battles, including the great Battle of Badon Hill (Mons Badonicus) in 516. The… … Encyclopedia of Barbarian Europe
Arion — /euh ruy euhn/, n. 1. fl. 7th century B.C., Greek poet: inventor of the dithyramb. 2. Class. Myth. a winged horse often believed to be the offspring of Poseidon and Demeter. * * * Semilegendary Greek poet and musician. He lived at Methymna on the … Universalium
Rurik — /roor ik/, n. died A.D. 879, Scandinavian prince: founder of the Russian monarchy. Russian, Ryurik. * * * or Rorik died 879 Semilegendary founder of the Rurik dynasty of Kievan Rus. He was a Viking (Varangian) prince. According to one 12th… … Universalium
Kidd, William — known as Captain Kidd born с 1645, Greenock, Renfrew, Scot. died May 23, 1701, London, Eng. British privateer and pirate. He was sailing as a legitimate privateer for Britain when he was commissioned in 1695 to apprehend pirates who molested the… … Universalium
