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Entry 5 senses · 2 variants Webster, 1913

Meed

/(mēd)/ · IPA /miːd/
01 n. That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense.
  1. 1.
    That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense.
    “A rosy garland was the victor's meed.” — Spenser.
  2. 2.
    Merit or desert; worth.
    “My meed hath got me fame.” — Shak.
  3. 3.
    A gift; also, a bride.[Obs.]
02 v. t. To reward; to repay.
  1. 1.
    To reward; to repay.[Obs.]
  2. 2.
    To deserve; to merit.[Obs.]