Defn: p. p. from Do, and formerly the infinitive.
1. Performed; executed; finished.
2. It is done or agreed; let it be a match or bargain; — used elliptically. Done brown, a phrase in cookery; applied figuratively to one who has been thoroughly deceived, cheated, or fooled. [Colloq.] — Done for, tired out; used up; collapsed; destroyed; dead; killed. [Colloq.] — Done up. (a) Wrapped up. (b) Worn out; exhausted. [Colloq.]
DONE Done, a. Etym: [Prob. corrupted from OF. doné, F. donné, p. p. of OF. doner, F. donner, to give, issue, fr. L. donare to give. See Donate, and cf. Donee.]
Defn: Given; executed; issued; made public; — used chiefly in the clause giving the date of a proclamation or public act.
DONEE
Do*nee", n. Etym: [OF. doné, F. donné, p. p. See the preceding word.]
1. The person to whom a gift or donation is made.
2. (Law)
Defn: Anciently, one to whom lands were given; in later use, one to whom lands and tenements are given in tail; in modern use, one on whom a power is conferred for execution; — sometimes called the appointor.
DONET
Don"et, n.