DEED

I. noun Etymology: Middle English dede, from Old English dǣd; akin to Old English dōn to do Date: before 12th century something that is done , a usually illustrious act or action ; feat , exploit , the act of performing ; action , a signed and usually sealed instrument containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract, ~less adjective II. transitive verb Date: 1758 to convey or transfer by ~