A‐ward″, n. [Cf. OF. award, awart, esgart. See Award, v. t.] 1. A judgment, sentence, or final decision. Specifically: The decision of arbitrators in a case submitted.“Impatient for the award.” Cowper.
An award had been given against.
Gilpin.
2. The paper containing the decision of arbitrators; that which is warded. Bouvier.