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Grammar : Noun
Spell : med-l
Phonetic Transcription : ˈmɛd l


Définition of medal

Origin :
  • 1580s, from Middle French médaille (15c.), from Italian medaglia "a medal," according to OED from Vulgar Latin *metallea (moneta) "metal (coin)," from Latin metallum (see metal). The other theory [Klein, Barnhart, Watkins] is that medaglia originally meant "coin worth half a denarius," and is from Vulgar Latin *medalia, from Late Latin medialia "little halves," neuter plural of medialis "of the middle" (see medial (adj.)). Originally a trinket or charm; as a reward for merit, proficiency, etc., attested from 1751.
  • noun decoration of honor
Example sentences :
  • He received the medal and clasp, Khedive's star and the 3rd class of the Medjidie.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
  • I say, I shall have a fine show at the Salon, perhaps get a medal.'
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • "And we won't get a medal, either," Stan remarked as he matched O'Malley's grin.
  • Extract from : « A Yankee Flier Over Berlin » by Al Avery
  • You mustn't think that I forget for a moment the reverse of the medal.
  • Extract from : « The Market-Place » by Harold Frederic
  • Verona, to do her honor, had a medal struck bearing her portrait.
  • Extract from : « Italy, the Magic Land » by Lilian Whiting
  • Now, however, turn a little attention to the other side of the medal.
  • Extract from : « The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II) » by Charles James Lever
  • Happily, there is a reverse to the medal, and this it was to which now my attention was directed.
  • Extract from : « Jack Hinton » by Charles James Lever
  • The subdivision of labour, with all its advantages, has its reverse to the medal.
  • Extract from : « Nuts and Nutcrackers » by Charles James Lever
  • He was also presented with a silver watch and a medal for his bravery.
  • Extract from : « Harper's Young People, September 7, 1880 » by Various
  • This medal is the highest possible award for service and heroism.
  • Extract from : « Boy Scouts Handbook » by Boy Scouts of America

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