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deed — 1 n 1: something done: act (1) my free act and deed 2: a written instrument by which a person transfers ownership of real property to another see also deliver … Law dictionary
deed — [diːd] noun [countable] LAW a formal written document that is a record of an agreement, especially one relating to property: • The parties to a deed should sign it in the presence of a witness. ˈtitle deed LAW PROPERTY a legal document proving … Financial and business terms
Deed — Deed, n. [AS. d[=ae]d; akin to OS. d[=a]d, D. & Dan. daad, G. that, Sw. d[*a]d, Goth. d[=e]ds; fr. the root of do. See {Do}, v. t.] 1. That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; a word of extensive… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
deed — [di:d] n [: Old English; Origin: dAd] 1.) formal something someone does, especially something that is very good or very bad ▪ After the morning s good deeds he deserved a rest. ▪ She tried to strangle her baby and her lover helped her finish the… … Dictionary of contemporary English
'Deed I Do — Music by Fred Rose Lyrics by Walter Hirsch Published 1926 Form Jazz standard Deed I Do is a 1926 jazz standard composed by Fred Rose with lyrics by Walter Hirsch.[1] It was introduced by vaudeville performer S. L. Sta … Wikipedia
Deed — Deed, v. t. To convey or transfer by deed; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son. [Colloq. U. S.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
deed — [dēd] n. [ME dede < OE ded, dæd, akin to Ger tat, ODu dede, ON dath, Goth deds: for IE base see DO1] 1. a thing done; act 2. a feat of courage, skill, etc. 3. action; actual performance [honest in word and deed] 4. Law … English World dictionary
Deed — (d[=e]d), a. Dead. [Obs.] Chaucer. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
deed — [ did ] noun count * 1. ) usually plural LEGAL an official document that gives details of a legal agreement, especially about who owns a building or piece of land 2. ) LITERARY something that someone does someone s good deed for the day HUMOROUS… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
deed — n *action, act Analogous words: exploit, *feat, achievement deed vb *transfer, convey, alienate … New Dictionary of Synonyms
