deal
UK[diːl]US[diːl]
v
to give, distribute, or apportion something
v
to take action regarding someone or something
n
an agreement or arrangement, especially in business or politics
n
a large quantity or degree
Etymology
The modern English verb 'deal' descends directly from the Old English verb 'dǣlan', meaning "to divide, distribute, share out." This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic 'dailijaną', which carries the core sense of "to divide" or "to portion." The underlying logic connects the act of division or distribution to the concepts of business transactions and interpersonal interactions. Over time, the meaning broadened from the literal physical dividing of goods to encompass the negotiation and agreement involved in such distributions, eventually giving rise to the noun form signifying an agreement or a significant amount.
Analysis
The word 'deal' is a simplex word of Old English origin. It functions as a complete lexical unit.
Examples
It's your turn to deal the cards.
The new policy will deal with the issue of waste management.
They closed a lucrative deal with an international supplier.