Definition of dealt

(act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression; "This book deals with incest"; "The course covered all of Western Civilization"; "The new book treats the history of China")

(take into consideration for exemplifying purposes; "Take the case of China"; "Consider the following case")

(take action with respect to (someone or something); "How are we going to deal with this problem?"; "The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy students")

(come to terms with; "We got by on just a gallon of gas"; "They made do on half a loaf of bread every day")

(administer or bestow, as in small portions; "administer critical remarks to everyone present"; "dole out some money"; "shell out pocket money for the children"; "deal a blow to someone"; "the machine dispenses soft drinks")

(do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood; "She deals in gold"; "The brothers sell shoes")

(be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; "I can deal with this crew of workers"; "This blender can't handle nuts"; "She managed her parents' affairs after they got too old")

(behave in a certain way towards others; "He deals fairly with his employees")

(distribute cards to the players in a game; "Who's dealing?")

(direct the course of; manage or control; "You cannot conduct business like this")

(give out as one's portion or share)

(give (a specific card) to a player; "He dealt me the Queen of Spades")

(sell; "deal hashish")