meed
a reward or recompense.
Origin of meed
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How to use meed in a sentence
As such it is now presented to the public for whatever meed of praise or censure it is found to deserve.
Tobacco; Its History, Varieties, Culture, Manufacture and Commerce | E. R. Billings.The mother also received her meed of praise for having brought up her daughter so well.
Skipper Worse | Alexander Lange KiellandIt seemed to afford him pleasure to give the deserved meed of praise, and the young faces grew bright and gladsome under it.
Elsie's Vacation and After Events | Martha FinleyAh, why begrudge the marquis his meed of admiration, if he likes it?
The Rose of Old St. Louis | Mary DillonOther influences had been at work on this neglected region as well, but to these Nannie did not as yet yield their meed of credit.
The Gentle Art of Cooking Wives | Elizabeth Strong Worthington
British Dictionary definitions for meed
/ (miːd) /
archaic a recompense; reward
Origin of meed
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