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medal

/ˈmɛdəl/ noun A2
  1. A stamped metal disc used as a personal ornament, a charm, or a religious object.
  2. A stamped or cast metal object (usually a disc), particularly one awarded as a prize or reward.

Plural medals

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I suppose he’s making up his mind, here and now, to win the medal.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 292 · C1
Ruby, perceiving the Queen’s calendar lying on the table, wanted to know if Anne meant to try for the gold medal.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 295 · C1
Before Josie had told the news Anne’s highest pinnacle of aspiration had been a teacher’s provincial license, First Class, at the end of the year, and perhaps the medal!
Anne of Green Gables, p. 295 · C1
It was admitted that the medal contestants had practically narrowed down to three--Gilbert Blythe, Anne Shirley, and Lewis Wilson; the Avery scholarship was more doubtful, any one of a certain six being a possible winner.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 299 · C1

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