Why is the key on a map called a "legend"?

Опубликовано: 14 Июль 2026
на канале: Everyday Etymology
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Other English words from Latin future passive participles:

addendum - something that must be added (from addere, to add)
memorandum - something that must be remembered (from memorāre, to remember)
corrigendum - something that must be corrected (from corrigere, to correct) -- this one is rather uncommon/technical
agenda - things that must be done (from agere, to urge, act, do)
propaganda - things that must be propagated, extended (from propagāre, to spread out)
dividend - something that must be divided (from dīvidere, to separate, divide)
gerund - something that must be carried (from gerere) -- this one isn't quite as clear/obvious in terms of the connection between the etymon/modern usage
Amanda - she who must be/is worthy of being loved (from amāre, to love)
Miranda - she who must be/is worthy of being admired, wondered at (from mīrārī, to marvel, wonder)