Definition of medal

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Medal (n.) 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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Medaling :: Medaling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Meda.
Diesinker :: Diesinker (n.) An engraver of dies for stamping coins, medals, etc..
Cross :: Cross (n.) An appendage or ornament or anything in the form of a cross; a badge or ornamental device of the general shape of a cross; hence, such an ornament, even when varying considerably from that form; thus, the Cross of the British Order of St. George and St. Michael consists of a central medallion with seven arms radiating from it..
Numismatology :: Numismatology (n.) The science which treats of coins and medals, in their relation to history; numismatics..
Medalurgy :: Medalurgy (n.) The art of making and striking medals and coins.
Anaglyptograph :: Anaglyptograph (n.) An instrument by which a correct engraving of any embossed object, such as a medal or cameo, can be executed..
Inscription :: Inscription (n.) That which is inscribed; something written or engraved; especially, a word or words written or engraved on a solid substance for preservation or public inspection; as, inscriptions on monuments, pillars, coins, medals, etc..
Medallion :: Medallion (n.) A circular or oval (or, sometimes, square) tablet bearing a figure or figures represented in relief..
Coin :: Coin (v. t.) To make of a definite fineness, and convert into coins, as a mass of metal; to mint; to manufacture; as, to coin silver dollars; to coin a medal..
Medalist :: Medalist (n.) A designer of medals.
Incuss :: Incuss (v. t.) To form, or mold, by striking or stamping, as a coin or medal..
Medalled :: Medalled () of Meda.
Numismatical :: Numismatical (a.) Of or pertaining to coins; relating to the science of coins or medals.
Macaranga Gum :: Macaranga gum () A gum of a crimson color, obtained from a tree (Macaranga Indica) that grows in the East Indies. It is used in taking impressions of coins, medallions, etc., and sometimes as a medicine..
Bronze :: Bronze (n.) To give an appearance of bronze to, by a coating of bronze powder, or by other means; to make of the color of bronze; as, to bronze plaster casts; to bronze coins or medals..
Medal :: Medal (n.) 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..
Acclamation :: Acclamation (n.) A representation, in sculpture or on medals, of people expressing joy..
Medalist :: Medalist (n.) A person that is skilled or curious in medals; a collector of medals.
Chronogram :: Chronogram (n.) An inscription in which certain numeral letters, made to appear specially conspicuous, on being added together, express a particular date or epoch, as in the motto of a medal struck by Gustavus Adolphus in 1632: ChrIstVs DVX; ergo trIVMphVs.- the capitals of which give, when added as numerals, the sum 1632..
Medallic :: Medallic (a.) Of or pertaining to a medal, or to medals..
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