All 4 Uses of
deed
in
The Taming of the Shrew
- We'll show thee Io as she was a maid And how she was beguiled and surpris'd, As lively painted as the deed was done.†
Scene 0.2 *deed = a notable achievement
- Vincentio's son, brought up in Florence, It shall become to serve all hopes conceiv'd, To deck his fortune with his virtuous deeds: And therefore, Tranio, for the time I study, Virtue and that part of philosophy Will I apply that treats of happiness By virtue specially to be achiev'd.†
Scene 1.1deeds = notable achievements
- Belov'd of me, and that my deeds shall prove.†
Scene 1.2
- Content you, gentlemen; I'll compound this strife: 'Tis deeds must win the prize, and he of both That can assure my daughter greatest dower Shall have my Bianca's love.†
Scene 2.1
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