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medal
(encz) | medal,medaile n: |
Medal
(gcide) | 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 remembrance of a notable event
or an illustrious person, or to serve as a reward.
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Medal
(gcide) | 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.
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medal
(wn) | medal
n 1: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some
other event [syn: decoration, laurel wreath, medal,
medallion, palm, ribbon] |
medal
(devil) | MEDAL, n. A small metal disk given as a reward for virtues,
attainments or services more or less authentic.
It is related of Bismark, who had been awarded a medal for
gallantly rescuing a drowning person, that, being asked the meaning of
the medal, he replied: "I save lives sometimes." And sometimes he
didn't.
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bronze medal
(encz) | bronze medal,bronzová medaile |
gold medal
(encz) | gold medal,zlatá medaile Zdeněk Brož |
medal
(encz) | medal,medaile n: |
medal play
(encz) | medal play, n: |
medal winner
(encz) | medal winner, n: |
medalist
(encz) | medalist,medailista n: Zdeněk Brož |
medallion
(encz) | medallion,medailon n: Zdeněk Brožmedallion,medailonek n: Zdeněk Brož |
medallions
(encz) | medallions,medailóny n: pl. Zdeněk Brož |
medallist
(encz) | medallist,medailista n: Zdeněk Brož |
medals
(encz) | medals,medaile pl. Zdeněk Brož |
pectoral medallion
(encz) | pectoral medallion, n: |
silver medal
(encz) | silver medal, |
Acclamation medals
(gcide) | Acclamation \Ac`cla*ma"tion\, n. [L. acclamatio: cf. F.
acclamation.]
1. A shout of approbation, favor, or assent; eager expression
of approval; loud applause.
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On such a day, a holiday having been voted by
acclamation, an ordinary walk would not satisfy the
children. --Southey.
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2. (Antiq.) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of
people expressing joy.
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3. In parliamentary usage, the act or method of voting orally
and by groups rather than by ballot, esp. in elections;
specif. (R. C. Ch.), the election of a pope or other
ecclesiastic by unanimous consent of the electors, without
a ballot.
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Acclamation medals are those on which laudatory
acclamations are recorded. --Elmes.
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Medal play
(gcide) | Medal play \Med"al play`\ (Golf)
Play in which the score is reckoned by counting the number of
strokes.
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Medaled
(gcide) | 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.
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Medalet
(gcide) | Medalet \Med"al*et\, n.
A small medal.
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Medaling
(gcide) | 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.
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Medalist
(gcide) | Medalist \Med"al*ist\, n. [Cf. F. m['e]dailliste, It.
medaglista.] [Written also medallist.]
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1. A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector
of medals. --Addison.
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2. A designer of medals. --Macaulay.
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3. One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit; as, the
gold medalist in downhill skiing.
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Medalled
(gcide) | 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.
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Medallic
(gcide) | Medallic \Me*dal"lic\, a.
Of or pertaining to a medal, or to medals. "Our medallic
history." --Walpole.
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Medalling
(gcide) | 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.
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Medallion
(gcide) | Medallion \Me*dal"lion\, n. [F. m['e]daillion, It. medaglione,
augm. of medaglia. See Medal.]
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1. A large medal or memorial coin.
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2. A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing
a figure or figures represented in relief.
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medallist
(gcide) | Medalist \Med"al*ist\, n. [Cf. F. m['e]dailliste, It.
medaglista.] [Written also medallist.]
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1. A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector
of medals. --Addison.
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2. A designer of medals. --Macaulay.
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3. One who has gained a medal as the reward of merit; as, the
gold medalist in downhill skiing.
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medallurgy
(gcide) | Medalurgy \Med"al*ur`gy\, n. [Medal + the root of Gr. ? work.]
The art of making and striking medals and coins. [Written
also medallurgy.]
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Medalurgy
(gcide) | Medalurgy \Med"al*ur`gy\, n. [Medal + the root of Gr. ? work.]
The art of making and striking medals and coins. [Written
also medallurgy.]
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Prize medal
(gcide) | Prize \Prize\ (pr[imac]z), n. [F. prise a seizing, hold, grasp,
fr. pris, p. p. of prendre to take, L. prendere, prehendere;
in some senses, as 2
(b), either from, or influenced by, F. prix price. See
Prison, Prehensile, and cf. Pry, and also Price.]
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1. That which is taken from another; something captured; a
thing seized by force, stratagem, or superior power.
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I will depart my pris, or my prey, by deliberation.
--Chaucer.
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His own prize,
Whom formerly he had in battle won. --Spenser.
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2. Hence, specifically;
(a) (Law) Anything captured by a belligerent using the
rights of war; esp., property captured at sea in
virtue of the rights of war, as a vessel. --Kent.
--Brande & C.
(b) An honor or reward striven for in a competitive
contest; anything offered to be competed for, or as an
inducement to, or reward of, effort.
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I'll never wrestle for prize more. --Shak.
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I fought and conquered, yet have lost the prize.
--Dryden.
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(c) That which may be won by chance, as in a lottery.
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3. Anything worth striving for; a valuable possession held or
in prospect.
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I press toward the mark for the prize of the high
calling of God in Christ Jesus. --Phil. iii.
14.
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4. A contest for a reward; competition. [Obs.] --Shak.
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5. A lever; a pry; also, the hold of a lever. [Written also
prise.]
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Prize court, a court having jurisdiction of all captures
made in war on the high seas. --Bouvier.
Prize fight, an exhibition contest, esp. one of pugilists,
for a stake or wager.
Prize fighter, one who fights publicly for a reward; --
applied esp. to a professional boxer or pugilist. --Pope.
Prize fighting, fighting, especially boxing, in public for
a reward or wager.
Prize master, an officer put in charge or command of a
captured vessel.
Prize medal, a medal given as a prize.
Prize money, a dividend from the proceeds of a captured
vessel, etc., paid to the captors.
Prize ring, the ring or inclosure for a prize fight; the
system and practice of prize fighting.
To make prize of, to capture. --Hawthorne.
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Votive medal
(gcide) | Votive \Vo"tive\, a. [L. votivus, fr. votum a vow: cf. F. votif.
See Vow.]
Given by vow, or in fulfillment of a vow; consecrated by a
vow; devoted; as, votive offerings; a votive tablet. "Votive
incense." --Keble.
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We reached a votive stone, that bears the name
Of Aloys Reding. --Wordsworth.
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Embellishments of flowers and votive garlands.
--Motley.
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Votive medal, a medal struck in grateful commemoration of
some auspicious event.
Votive offering, an offering in fulfillment of a religious
vow, as of one's person or property.
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air medal
(wn) | Air Medal
n 1: a United States Air Force decoration for meritorious
achievement while participating in an aerial flight |
bronze medal
(wn) | bronze medal
n 1: a trophy made of bronze (or having the appearance of
bronze) that is usually awarded for winning third place in
a competition |
bronze star medal
(wn) | Bronze Star Medal
n 1: a United States military decoration awarded for meritorious
service (except in aerial flight) [syn: {Bronze Star
Medal}, Bronze Star] |
congressional medal of honor
(wn) | Congressional Medal of Honor
n 1: the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery
and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
[syn: Medal of Honor, Congressional Medal of Honor] |
distinguished conduct medal
(wn) | Distinguished Conduct Medal
n 1: a British military decoration for distinguished conduct in
the field |
distinguished service medal
(wn) | Distinguished Service Medal
n 1: a United States military decoration for meritorious service
in wartime duty of great responsibility |
gold medal
(wn) | gold medal
n 1: a trophy made of gold (or having the appearance of gold)
that is usually awarded for winning first place in a
competition |
medal
(wn) | medal
n 1: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some
other event [syn: decoration, laurel wreath, medal,
medallion, palm, ribbon] |
medal of honor
(wn) | Medal of Honor
n 1: the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery
and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'
[syn: Medal of Honor, Congressional Medal of Honor] |
medal play
(wn) | medal play
n 1: golf scoring by total strokes taken [syn: medal play,
stroke play] |
medal winner
(wn) | medal winner
n 1: (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament [syn:
medalist, medallist, medal winner] |
medalist
(wn) | medalist
n 1: someone who has won a medal [syn: medalist, medallist]
2: (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament [syn:
medalist, medallist, medal winner] |
medallion
(wn) | medallion
n 1: any of various large ancient Greek coins
2: a circular helping of food (especially a boneless cut of
meat); "medallions of veal"
3: an emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered
4: an award for winning a championship or commemorating some
other event [syn: decoration, laurel wreath, medal,
medallion, palm, ribbon] |
medallist
(wn) | medallist
n 1: someone who has won a medal [syn: medalist, medallist]
2: (golf) the winner at medal play of a tournament [syn:
medalist, medallist, medal winner] |
pectoral medallion
(wn) | pectoral medallion
n 1: an adornment worn on the chest or breast [syn: pectoral,
pectoral medallion] |
silver medal
(wn) | silver medal
n 1: a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of
silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in
a competition [syn: silver medal, silver] |
silver star medal
(wn) | Silver Star Medal
n 1: a United States military decoration for gallantry in action
[syn: Silver Star Medal, Silver Star] |
medal
(devil) | MEDAL, n. A small metal disk given as a reward for virtues,
attainments or services more or less authentic.
It is related of Bismark, who had been awarded a medal for
gallantly rescuing a drowning person, that, being asked the meaning of
the medal, he replied: "I save lives sometimes." And sometimes he
didn't.
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