1845, "stamped onto a medal," from medal (n.). From 1857 as "to award (someone or something) a medal;" intransitive sense is 20c. Related: Medaled; medalled; medaling; medalling.
medal (n.)
1580s, from Middle French médaille (15c.), from Italian medaglia "a medal," according to OED from Vulgar Latin *metallea (moneta) "metal (coin)," from Latin metallum (see metal). The other theory [Klein, Barnhart, Watkins] is that medaglia originally meant "coin worth half a denarius," and is from Vulgar Latin *medalia, from Late Latin medialia "little halves," neuter plural of medialis "of the middle" (see medial (adj.)). Originally a trinket or charm; as a reward for merit, proficiency, etc., attested from 1751.
例文
1. It was an unbelievable moment when Chris won the gold medal .
クリスが金メダルを獲得した瞬間は不思議だった。
2.The United States will be at the top of the medal table.
アメリカがメダルランキングで1位になる。
3.Theresa Zabell ran away with the women 's gold medal .
テレサ?ザベルが手軽に女子の金メダルを獲得した。
4.An Olympic gold medal is the most sought-after prize in world sport.
世界のスポーツ界では、オリンピックの金メダルは最も憧れの賞だ。
5.For his dedication the Mayor awarded hima medal of merit.