Lexica → Word → deed
| Letter | D |
|---|---|
| Letter name | dee |
| Pronounciation | /diː/ |
| Word: | deed |
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| Pronounciation: | |
| Century: | 14th |
| DA Name: | deed |
| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | English |
Source Language Words: | From pre 8th Century Latin de= "away" (in this context) and edo="put forth, give out". |
| Source Text: | |
Definition: | From 14th Century Old English daed/deed and 14th Century German daedis meaning "the written legal document that bestows or surrenders a right with PROOF". From 15th Century, an additional legal meaning was added= "A legal contract concerning BONDAGE". By the 17th Century, the word was further confused with the meaning "an act done". |