What is "medalling"

Medal \Med"al\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Medaled, or Medalled; p. pr. & vb. n. Medaling or Medalling.] To honor or reward with a medal. ``Medaled by the king.''
--Thackeray.

vb. (context British spelling English) (present participle of medal English)

1. n. an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event [syn: decoration, laurel wreath, medallion, palm, ribbon]

2. [also: medalling, medalled]

See medal