meed Meaning, Definition & Usage

Meed noun

Etymology

OE. mede, AS. med, meord; akin to OS. mda, OHG. miata, mieta, G. miethe hire, Goth. mizd&omac; reward, Bohem. & Russ. mzda, Gr. mistho`s, Skr. m&imac;dha.

Definitions

1. That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense.

   A rosy garland was the victor's meed. Spenser.

2. Merit or desert; worth.

   My meed hath got me fame. Shak.

3. A gift; also, a bride. Obs. Chaucer.

Meed transitive verb

Definitions

1. To reward; to repay. Obs. Waytt.
2. To deserve; to merit. Obs. Heywood.