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Definition of Mead

1. Noun. United States anthropologist noted for her claims about adolescence and sexual behavior in Polynesian cultures (1901-1978).

2. Noun. United States philosopher of pragmatism (1863-1931).

3. Noun. Made of fermented honey and water.

Definition of Mead

1. n. A fermented drink made of water and honey with malt, yeast, etc.; metheglin; hydromel.

2. n. A meadow.

Definition of Mead

1. an alcoholic beverage [n -S]

Medical Definition of Mead

1. 1. A fermented drink made of water and honey with malt, yeast, etc.; metheglin; hydromel. 2. A drink composed of sirup of sarsaparilla or other flavoring extract, and water. It is sometimes charged with carbonic acid gas. Origin: OE. Mede, AS. Meodo; akin to D. Mede, G. Met, meth, OHG. Metu, mitu, Icel. Mjor, Dan. Miod, Sw. Mjod, Russ. Med', Lith. Midus, W. Medd, Gr. Wine, Skr. Madhu honey, a sweet drink, as adj, sweet. Cf. Metheglin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Mead

MCV McVay's operation MD MD MDI MDiv MDMA MDMA MDNCF MDS

me ME meacock meacocks mead (current term) mead (current term) Mead's milkweed mead-johnson nutritionals Meade meadow

meadow meadow-beauty family meadowgrass meadowland meadowlands meadowlark meadowlarks meadows Meadows' syndrome meadowsweet

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