I. ˈgərd ə n 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