Defn: 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.
MEDAL
Med"al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Medaled, or Medalled; p. pr. & vb. n.
Medaling or Medalling.]
Defn: To honor or reward with a medal. "Medaled by the king."
Thackeray.
MEDALET
Med"al*et, n.
Defn: A small medal.
MEDALIST Med"al*ist, n. Etym: [Cf. F. médailliste, It. medaglista.] [Written also medallist.]
1. A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals. Addison.
2. A designer of medals. Macaulay.
3. One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit.
MEDALLIC
Me*dal"lic, a.