Medal Definition
mĕdl
medaled, medaling, medalled, medalling, medals
noun
medals
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.
Webster's New World
A similar piece of metal with a religious figure or design, worn or carried as an aid to piety.
Webster's New World
verb
medaled, medaling, medalled, medalling, medals
To win a medal, as in a sports contest.
American Heritage
To honor with a medal.
Webster's New World
Origin of Medal
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French médaille from Old French from Italian medaglia coin worth half a denarius, medal from Vulgar Latin medālia coins worth half a denarius from Late Latin mediālia little halves from neuter pl. of mediālis of the middle, medial medial
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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From Middle French medaille, medale, from Italian medaglia, from Late Latin medalia (“half a denarius").
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