1. a reward or recompense, especially for service or achievement
Usage: literary or formal; archaic

1. to give a reward or recompense to; to reward
Usage: literary or formal; archaic

Examples

• The knight received a guerdon from the king for his bravery in battle.
• She hoped her years of hard work would be guerdoned with a promotion.
• The poet sought no guerdon other than the satisfaction of his craft.
• They were guerdoned handsomely for their loyal service.
• In medieval tales, heroes often received a guerdon of gold and land.
• The artist's talent was finally guerdoned with international recognition.