Bible Dictionaries
Medal

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) 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.

(2):

(v. t.) To honor or reward with a medal.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Medal'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​m/medal.html. 1828.