| 释义 |
guer·don
I. \ˈgərdən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French guerdon, guerredon, from Old French, modification (influenced by Latin donum gift) of Old High German widarlōn, from widar again, against + lōn reward — more at with, lucre
: something that one has earned or gained : reward, recompense, requital
II. transitive verb
(-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English gerdonen, from Middle French guerredoner, from Old French, from guerredon, n.
1. : to give guerdon to : reward
< richly guerdoned for his aid >
2. : to be a recompense for
< a gem to guerdon faithful service > |