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metallum
Latin · ancient
"metal"
metal, the material from which commemorative discs were struck
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medaglia
Italian · medieval
"a metal disc awarded as a token"
settled in Italian for a metal disc awarded or worn as a token
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medal
English · 1580s
"a metal disc awarded for achievement or bravery"
adopted directly for a metal disc awarded for achievement
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