- medal *** med·al n
- ['mɛdl]
medaglia
English-Italian dictionary. 2013.
medal *** med·al n
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Medal — Med al, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Medaled}, or {Medalled}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Medaling} or {Medalling}.] To honor or reward with a medal. Medaled by the king. Thackeray. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
medal — [med′ l] n. [Fr médaille < It medaglia < VL * medalia, a small coin < * medialia < LL medialis, MEDIAL] 1. a small, flat piece of metal with a design or inscription stamped or inscribed on it, made to commemorate some event, or… … English World dictionary
Medal — Med al, n. [F. m[ e]daille, It. medaglia, fr. L. metallum metal, through (assumed) LL. metalleus made of metal. See {Metal}, and cf. {Mail} a piece of money.] A piece of metal in the form of a coin, struck with a device, and intended to preserve… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
med|al — «MEHD uhl», noun, verb, aled, al|ing or (especially British) alled, al|ling. –noun. a piece of metal like a coin, with a figure or inscription stamped on it, given as an award for achievement or to celebrate an important event. Other medals are… … Useful english dictionary
medal — /med l/, n., v., medaled, medaling or (esp. Brit.) medalled, medalling. n. 1. a flat piece of metal, often a disk but sometimes a cross, star, or other form, usually bearing an inscription or design, issued to commemorate a person, action, or… … Universalium
medal — med|al1 [ˈmedl] n [Date: 1500 1600; : French; Origin: médaille, from Old Italian medaglia coin of half value, medal , from Late Latin medialis middle , from Latin medius; MEDIUM2] a flat piece of metal, usually shaped like a coin, that is given… … Dictionary of contemporary English
Medal play — Med al play (Golf) Play in which the score is reckoned by counting the number of strokes. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
medal — med|al [ medl ] noun count ** a decoration, usually in the form of a small flat piece of metal, that you are given for winning a competition or doing something very brave: She won a silver medal in swimming … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
medal — med•al [[t]ˈmɛd l[/t]] n. v. aled, al•ing or ( esp. brit. ) alled, al•ling 1) a flat piece of metal, often a disk, bearing an inscription or design and issued as a token of commemoration or as a reward for bravery, merit, or the like 2) cvb rel a … From formal English to slang
med|al|ist — «MEHD uh lihst», noun. 1. a person who designs or makes medals. 2. a person who has won a medal … Useful english dictionary
medal — med·al … English syllables
