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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
 

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)