The Meaning of deed

• (a.) Dead.
• (v. t.) That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; -- a word of extensive application, including, whatever is done, good or bad, great or small.
• (v. t.) Illustrious act; achievement; exploit.
• (v. t.) Power of action; agency; efficiency.
• (v. t.) Fact; reality; -- whence we have indeed.
• (v. t.) A sealed instrument in writing, on paper or parchment, duly executed and delivered, containing some transfer, bargain, or contract.
• (v. t.) Performance; -- followed by of.
• (v. t.) To convey or transfer by deed; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son.

Synonyms

deed of conveyance , title , act , human action , human activity

Homophones

dede

Rhymes

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