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[pl. Medusae (.] (Zoöl.)

A medusa.

Resembling a medusa in shape or structure.

Like a medusa; having the fundamental structure of a medusa, but without a locomotive disk; -- said of the sessile gonophores of hydroids. -- n.

See Mich. [Obs. or Colloq.]

That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense. A rosy garland was the victor's meed. Spenser.

Worthy of meed, reward, or recompense; meritorious. "Meedful works." Wiclif.

According to merit; suitably.

s; not vain, or haughty, or resentful; forbearing; submissive. Not the man Moses was very meek. Num. xii. 3.

To make meek; to nurture in gentleness and humility. [Obs.] Chaucer.

In a meek manner. Spenser.

The quality or state of being meek.

Simple; unmixed. See Mere, a. [Obs.]

A South African carnivore (Cynictis penicillata), allied to the ichneumons.

A fine white claylike mineral, soft, and light enough when in dry masses to float in water. It is a hydrous silicate of magnesia, and is obtained chiefly in Asia Minor. It is manufacturd into tobacco pipes, cigar holders, etc. Also called sepiolite.

To join, or come in contact with; esp., to come in contact with by approach from an opposite direction; to come upon or against, front to front, as distinguished from contact by following and overtaking.

To render fit. [R.]

One who meets.

, Mead. See Meathe. [Obs.] Chaucer.

A coming together; an assembling; as, the meeting of Congress.