First Known Use: before 12th century
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1deed
noun \ˈdēd\
: something that is done : an act or action
: a legal document that shows who owns a building or piece of land
Full Definition of DEED
1
: something that is done <evil deeds>
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
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Origin of DEED
Middle English dede, from Old English dǣd; akin to Old English dōn to do
2deed
verb
: to give someone ownership of (a building or piece of land) by means of a deed
Full Definition of DEED
transitive verb
: to convey or transfer by deed
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First Known Use of DEED
1758
DEED Defined for Kids
1deed
noun \ˈdēd\
Definition of DEED for Kids
1
: something that is done : act <a brave deed>
2
: a legal document by which a person transfers land or buildings to another
2deed
verb
deed·eddeed·ing
Definition of DEED for Kids
: to transfer by a deed <He deeded the house to the new owners.>
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