Definition 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.