"deedful" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more deedful [comparative], most deedful [superlative]
Etymology: From deed (adjective) + -ful. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|deed|ful|pos=adjective|pos1=adjective}} deed (adjective) + -ful Head templates: {{en-adj}} deedful (comparative more deedful, superlative most deedful)
  1. Full of deeds or exploits; active, stirring.
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