Meed (md), n. [OE. mede, AS. md, meord; akin to OS. mda, OHG. miata,
mieta, G. miethe hire, Goth. mizd reward, Bohem. & Russ. mzda, Gr.
mistho`s, Skr. mdha. √276.] 1. That which is bestowed or rendered
in consideration of merit; reward; recompense.
A rosy garland was the victor's meed.
Spenser.