Med"al , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Medaled (?), or Medalled; p. pr. &
vb. n. Medaling or
Medalling.]
To honor or reward with a
medal. "Medaled by
the king." Thackeray.
Med"al (?), n. [F. médaille, It. medaglia, fr. L.
metallum metal, through (assumed) LL.
metalleus made of metal. See Metal, and cf. Mail a piece of money.]
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.
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