an alcoholic liquor made by fermenting honey and water.
any of various nonalcoholic beverages.
George Herbert, 1863–1931, U.S. philosopher and author.
Margaret, 1901–78, U.S. anthropologist.
Lake, a lake in NW Arizona and SE Nevada, formed 1936 by Hoover Dam. 115 miles (185 km) long; 227 sq. mi. (588 sq. km).
First recorded before 900; Middle English mede, Old English medu, meodu; cognate with Dutch mee, German Met, Old Norse mjǫthr “mead”; akin to Greek méthy “wine,” Sanskrit madhu “honey”
First recorded before 1000; Middle English mede, Old English mǣd; see meadow
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While on the trip with Mr. Mead, I realized that these U.S. negotiators would be wise to go to Kyiv.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Lakes Mead and Powell, the biggest reservoirs in the basin, have fallen about 75% from peak volumes.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Arsenal described forward Beth Mead as a "legend of the club" as they announced she is to leave at the end of the season.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
Even at 31 years old, Mead is the kind of player who would walk into most WSL teams' starting XI.
From BBC • May 11, 2026
“I just want to go to New York City. Ms. Mead is probably still looking for me.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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