meed

/miːd/
noun
  1. A reward or deserved recognition for something done.
    • The volunteer received the meed of a community award for her years of service.
    • In ancient times, warriors expected a meed of gold for their bravery in battle.
    • The poet's meed was the admiration of readers across the country.
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