medalled

Variant of medal

noun

  1. a small, flat piece of metal with a design or inscription stamped or inscribed on it, made to commemorate some event, or awarded for some distinguished action, merit, etc.
  2. a similar piece of metal with a religious figure or design, worn or carried as an aid to piety

Origin: Fr médaille < It medaglia < VL *medalia, a small coin < *medialia < LL medialis, medial

transitive verb medaled or medalled, medaling or medalling

Rare to honor with a medal

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