legible

a. [ L. legibilis, fr. legere to read: cf. OF. legible. See Legend. ] 1. Capable of being read or deciphered; distinct to the eye; plain; -- used of writing or printing; as, a fair, legible manuscript. [ 1913 Webster ]

The stone with moss and lichens so overspread,
Nothing is legible but the name alone. Longfellow. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Capable of being discovered or understood by apparent marks or indications; as, the thoughts of men are often legible in their countenances. [ 1913 Webster ]