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noun

something that is done, performed, or accomplished; an act:
Do a good deed every day.
an exploit or achievement; feat:
brave deeds.
Often deeds. an act or gesture, especially as illustrative of intentions, one's character, or the like:
Her deeds speak for themselves.
Law. a writing or document executed under seal and delivered to effect a conveyance, especially of real estate.

deed

/ �徱ː�� /

something that is done or performed; act
a notable achievement; feat; exploit
action or performance, as opposed to words
law a formal legal document signed, witnessed, and delivered to effect a conveyance or transfer of property or to create a legal obligation or contract

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Origin of deed¹

before 900; Middle English dede, Old English ��ŧ��, variant of ��ǣ��; cognate with German Tat, Gothic ��ŧ�ٳ��; do ¹

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Origin of deed¹

Old English ��ŧ��; related to Old High German ��, Gothic gadeths; see do ¹

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Our evil deeds are too heavy for us, but only you can pardon our transgressions.

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This Court should not be fooled by the good deeds defendant promises to accomplish if only he could close the detention doors behind him.”

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However, the majority of former farmers have not signed up to the deal, and are still holding onto their title deeds.

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One might say that where Dennis is concerned, no target of a good deed goes unpunished.

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Hence, history repeats itself when people participate in hateful deeds under the banner of fighting for “the soul of a nation.”

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