deed

/ˈdēd/

Middle English dede, from Old English dǣd; akin to Old English dōn to do

noun

  1. something that is done

  2. a usually illustrious act or action : feat, exploit

  3. the act of performing : action

evil deeds

verb

  1. to convey or transfer by a signed instrument containing a legal transfer, bargain, or contract : to convey or transfer by deed

deeded the house to her son

noun

  1. a deed (as to change one's name) made and executed by only one party