Thesaurus: meed

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1. n. That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense.
2. n. Merit or desert; worth.
3. n. A gift; also, a bride.
4. v. t. To reward; to repay.
5. v. t. To deserve; to merit.
6. n. a fitting reward
7. 1. That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense. A rosy garland was the victor's meed. Spenser. 2. Merit or desert; worth. My meed hath got me fame. Shak. 3. A gift; also, a bride. [Obs.] Chaucer. 1. To reward; to repay. [Obs.] Waytt. 2. To deserve; to merit. [Obs.] Heywood.