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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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  1. n. 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.
  2. v. t. To honor or reward with a medal.
  3. n. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
  4. 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. To honor or reward with a medal. "Medaled by the king." Thackeray.
  5. 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 anillustrious person, or to serve as a reward.
  6. n:100 n an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event