Guerdon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡəː.dən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Guerdon is a noun meaning (now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service; an accolade.
Meaning
(now literary) A reward, prize or recompense for a service; an accolade.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To give such a reward to.
Example Sentences
Verse, like the laurel its immortal meed, Should be the guerdon of a noble deed
He hearkned, and did stay from further harmes, To gayne so goodly guerdon, as she spake […]
"That will I do blithely," replied the Pilgrim, "and without guerdon; my oath, for a time, prohibits me from touching gold."
For would she of her gentlenesse, Withouten more, me ones kesse, It were to me a great guerdoon. Release of all my passion […]
Word Forms
- guerdons
- guerdoning
- guerdoned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include accolade, prize, gratification, meed, compensation, acknowledgment.
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