mede: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Extremely low / ArchaicArchaic / Poetic / Historical
Quick answer
What does “mede” mean?
(Archaic) A meadow or piece of grassland.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
(Archaic) A meadow or piece of grassland.
A field or pasture, often one that is specifically mown for hay. Now rare and considered archaic.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No active difference as the word is defunct in both varieties.
Connotations
Historical, rural, pastoral; evokes an older, agricultural England.
Frequency
Equally obsolete in both UK and US English. UK speakers might encounter it more in place names or historical literature.
Grammar
How to Use “mede” in a Sentence
the [adjective] medeVocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Not applicable.
Academic
Used only in historical or literary analysis.
Everyday
Not used.
Technical
Not used.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “mede”
- Using it in modern writing as if it were current.
- Spelling it as 'meed' (which means 'reward').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but it is an archaic spelling of 'meadow', now obsolete.
No, unless you are writing historical fiction or poetry aiming for an archaic style.
'Mede' is a meadow. 'Mead' is an alcoholic drink made from honey, or is also an archaic word for meadow.
Primarily in Middle English texts (e.g., Chaucer), older poetry, and preserved in some British place names.
(Archaic) A meadow or piece of grassland.
Mede is usually archaic / poetic / historical in register.
Mede: in British English it is pronounced /miːd/, and in American English it is pronounced /miːd/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “None in modern usage.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'MEaD'ow, just missing the 'ow' at the end.
Conceptual Metaphor
NOT APPLICABLE: The word is too archaic to have an active conceptual metaphor.
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is a direct modern equivalent of 'mede'?