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Medal
Pronunciation : Med"al
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [F. m?daille, It. medaglia, fr. L. metallum metal, through (assumed) LL. metalleus made of metal. See Metal, and cf. Mail a piece of money.]
Definition : Defn: A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve the remembrance of a notable event or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Med"al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Medaled
Part of Speech : or
Definition : Defn: To honor or reward with a medal. "Medaled by the king." Thackeray.
Medalled; p. pr. & vb. n. Medaling or Medalling.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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