1. (a.) Dead.

2. (v. t.) That which is done or effected by a responsible agent; an act; an action; a thing done; -- a word of extensive application, including, whatever is done, good or bad, great or small.

3. (v. t.) Illustrious act; achievement; exploit.

4. (v. t.) Power of action; agency; efficiency.

5. (v. t.) Fact; reality; -- whence we have indeed.

6. (n.) A sealed instrument in writing, on paper or parchment, duly executed and delivered, containing some transfer, bargain, or contract.

7. (v. t.) Performance; -- followed by of.

8. (v. t.) To convey or transfer by deed; as, he deeded all his estate to his eldest son.