That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense. A rosy garland was the victor's meed. Spenser.
Merit or desert; worth. My meed hath got me fame. Shak.
A gift; also, a bride. [Obs.] Chaucer.
To reward; to repay. [Obs.] Waytt.
To deserve; to merit. [Obs.] Heywood.
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