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   Medal , 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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   Medal, 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.”
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