First Known Use: before 12th century
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1mead
noun \ˈmēd\
Definition of MEAD
: a fermented beverage made of water and honey, malt, and yeast
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Origin of MEAD
Middle English mede, from Old English medu; akin to Old High German metu mead, Greek methy wine
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2mead
noun
Definition of MEAD
archaic : meadow
Origin of MEAD
Middle English mede, from Old English mǣd
First Known Use: before 12th century
Mead
biographical name \ˈmēd\
Definition of MEAD
Margaret 1901–1978 Am. anthropol.
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