Meed (mēd), n. [OE. mede, AS. mēd, meord; akin to OS. mēda, OHG. miata, mieta, G. miethe hire, Goth. mizdō reward, Bohem. & Russ. mzda, Gr. μισθόσ, Skr. mīdha. √276.] 1. That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense.
A rosy garland was the victor's meed. Spenser.
2. Merit or desert; worth.
My meed hath got me fame. Shak.
3. A gift; also, a bride. Chaucer.