Merriam-Webster's Collegiate® Dictionary, 11th Edition
DEED
I. noun
Etymology: Middle English dede, from Old English dǣd; akin to Old English dōn to do Date: before 12th century something that is done , a usually illustrious act or action ; feat , exploit , the act of performing ; action , a signed and usually sealed instrument containing some legal transfer, bargain, or contract, deedless adjective
II. transitive verb
Date: 1758
to convey or transfer by deed