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Syllabification: (pay)
Pronunciation: /pā/

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Definition of pay

verb (past and past participle payed)

[with object] Nautical
  • seal (the deck or hull seams of a wooden ship) with pitch or tar to prevent leakage.

Origin:

early 17th century: from Old Northern French peier, from Latin picare, from pix, pic- 'pitch'

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