Both Uses of
deed
in
King Lear
- In my true heart I find she names my very deed of love; Only she comes too short,—that I profess Myself an enemy to all other joys Which the most precious square of sense possesses, And find I am alone felicitate In your dear highness' love.†
Scene 1.1 *deed = a notable achievement
- And your large speeches may your deeds approve, That good effects may spring from words of love.†
Scene 1.1deeds = notable achievements
Definitions:
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(1)
(deed as in: signed the deed) a legal document indicating ownership of propertyThis is often in reference to a trust deed which transfers legal title of property to a trustee. Frequently, the trustee is a bank and title is entrusted to the bank until a loan is paid off.
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(2)
(deed as in: did a good deed) a notable achievement