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Fable of the foot? (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

legend

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'fable' is the definition.
('legend' can be a synonym of 'fable')

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(Other definitions for legend that I've seen before include "Traditional story - inscription" , "Caption; very well known" , "Story from long ago" , "King Arthur" , "One always remembered" .)

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