medal Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
    laurel wreath; decoration; palm; medallion; ribbon.

WordNet

Med"al noun
Etymology
F. médaille, It. medaglia, fr. L. metallum metal, through (assumed) LL. metalleus made of metal. See Metal, and cf. Mail a piece of money.
Definitions
  1. 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.
Med"al transitive verb
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Medaled or Medalled; present participle & verbal noun Medaling or Medalling
Definitions
  1. To honor or reward with a medal. "Medaled by the king." Thackeray.

Webster 1913