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Meed (noun) means a reward given to someone for work done or for something they have achieved.

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A reward given to someone for work done or for something they have achieved.

"Nor, save for a circumstance presently to be named, could even the Abbess's sullen curiosity have withheld a meed of admiration as the panorama unfolded itself before her." — Stanley J. Weyman, V. The Captain of Vlaye (1904)

"The shed staff deserve their meed of praise for the result, but I believe that Driver Willie Bain is largely responsible." — Cecil J. Allen, British Locomotive Practice and Performance (1953)

A present given to influence someone, especially dishonestly; a bribe.

Worth or deserving quality.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Comes from Middle English meede, mede, which developed from Old English mēd, meord, meard, meorþ (“meed, reward, pay, price, compensation, bribe”), from Proto-West Germanic *miʀdu, from Proto-Germanic *mizdō (“meed”), from Proto-Indo-European *misdʰéh₂, from Proto-Indo-European *mey- (“to exchange”). It is cognate with obsolete Dutch miede (“wages”), Low German Meed (“rent”), German Miete (“rent”), Gothic ????? (mizdō, “meed, reward, payment, recompense”); and further with Ancient Greek μισθός (misthós, “wage”), Old Church Slavonic мьзда (mĭzda, “reward”), Sanskrit मीळ्ह (mīḷhá), Sanskrit मीढ (mīḍhá), and Avestan ????? (mīžda).

Antonyms

punishment penalty

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Rhymes for meed

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What is the meaning of meed?

"meed" (noun) means a reward given to someone for work done or for something they have achieved.

What is the opposite of meed?

Opposites of "meed" include punishment, penalty.

What are the different meanings of meed?

"meed" has 3 main meanings: 1. A reward given to someone for work done or for something they have achieved; 2. A present given to influence someone, especially dishonestly; a bribe; 3. Worth or deserving quality.

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