n.
Pronunciation: ' d ē d
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English dede, from Old English d ǣ d; akin to Old English d ō n to do
Date: before 12th century
1 : something that is done <evil deed s >
2 : a usually illustrious act or action : FEAT , EXPLOIT <a hero's daring deed s >
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 \ -l ə s \ adjective