Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A deed done for another; a benefit.

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  • noun obsolete A deed done for another, a favour.
  • noun obsolete A benefit.

Etymologies

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From Middle English, equivalent to for- (“for”) +‎ deed.

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