n. [ F. médaille, 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. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. t.
n. A small medal. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. médailliste, It. medaglista. ]
a. Of or pertaining to a medal, or to medals. “Our medallic history.” Walpole. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. médaillion, It. medaglione, augm. of medaglia. See Medal. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
. (Golf) Play in which the score is reckoned by counting the number of strokes. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Medal + the root of Gr. &unr_; work. ] The art of making and striking medals and coins.