I. ˈdēd 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 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 -ləs adjective
II. transitive verb
Date: 1758
: to convey or transfer by deed