Definition of deed
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: something that is done
evil deeds did my good deed for the day
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 (see instrument entry 1 sense 5) containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract
gave them the deed to the house
deed
verb
deeded; deeding; deeds
Definition of deed (Entry 2 of 2)
law
: to convey or transfer by a signed instrument containing a legal transfer, bargain, or contract : to convey or transfer by deed (see deed entry 1 sense 4)
deeded the house to her son
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The first known use of deed was before the 12th century
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