Definitions for: Meed


[n] (archaic) a fitting reward



Webster (1913) Definition: Meed, n. [OE. mede, AS. m[=e]d, meord; akin to OS. m?da,
OHG. miata, mieta, G. miethe hire, Goth. mizd[=o] reward,
Bohem. & Russ. mzda, Gr. mistho`s, Skr. m[imac]dha.
[root]276.]
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.


Meed, v. t.
1. To reward; to repay. [Obs.] --Waytt.

2. To deserve; to merit. [Obs.] --Heywood.

See Also: reward

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