Question

accolade Each of them started to talk about his wife, claiming that his was the most virtuous of them all. In order to find out whose wife was the worthiest of this accolade, they rode off to call on each of their houses in turn.

Accepted Answer

n. An award or privilege granted as a special honor or acknowledgement of merit. (Latin ad-collum, around the neck – what is done when bestowing knighthood) The Book of the City of Ladies, part I section 64, p. 190

Word	accolade
Definition	n. An award or privilege granted as a special honor or acknowledgement of merit. (Latin ad-collum, around the neck – what is done when bestowing knighthood)
Sentence	Each of them started to talk about his wife, claiming that his was the most virtuous of them all. In order to find out whose wife was the worthiest of this accolade, they rode off to call on each of their houses in turn.
Source	The Book of the City of Ladies, part I section 64, p. 190

Accolade N Award Privilege Granted Special Honor Acknowledgement