Main Entry:

¹deed

Pronunciation:

\ˈdēd\

Function:

noun

Etymology:

Middle English dede, from Old English dǣd; akin to Old English dōn to do

Date:

before 12th century

1 : something that is done <evil deeds> 2 : a usually illustrious act or action : feat, exploit <a hero's daring deeds> 3 : the act of performing : action <righteous in word and in deed> 4 : a signed and usually sealed instrument containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract

— deed·less \-ləs\ adjective