meed

n. [ OE. mede, AS. mēd, meord; akin to OS. mēda, OHG. miata, mieta, G. miethe hire, Goth. mizdō reward, Bohem. & Russ. mzda, Gr. misqo`s, Skr. mīdha. √276. ] 1. That which is bestowed or rendered in consideration of merit; reward; recompense. [ 1913 Webster ]

A rosy garland was the victor's meed. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Merit or desert; worth. [ 1913 Webster ]

My meed hath got me fame. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. A gift; also, a bride. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Worthy of meed, reward, or recompense; meritorious. “Meedful works.” Wiclif. [ 1913 Webster ]