— deedless , adj.
/deed/ , n.
1. something that is done, performed, or accomplished; an act: Do a good deed every day.
2. an exploit or achievement; feat: brave deeds.
3. Often, deeds . an act or gesture, esp. as illustrative of intentions, one's character, or the like: Her deeds speak for themselves.
4. Law. a writing or document executed under seal and delivered to effect a conveyance, esp. of real estate.
v.t.
5. to convey or transfer by deed.
[ bef. 900; ME dede, OE ded, var. of DAED; c. G Tat, Goth gadeths; see DO 1 ]
Syn. 1. See action .