- Medal⇄George Cross orMedal
the highest award for civilian bravery presented by Great Britain. It was instituted in 1940 by George VI, and ranks second in distinction only to the Victoria Cross. - medal⇄medal, noun, verb, -aled,-alingor (especially British)-alled,-alling.
- medal⇄noun a piece of metal like a coin, with a figure or inscription stamped on it, given as an award for achievement or to celebrate an important event. Other medals are sometimes worn to invoke the favor of a saint.
Ex. The captain won a medal for br - medal⇄v.t. to decorate or honor with a medal.
Ex. Irving went home, medalled by the king (Thackeray).