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