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To cover, as bottom of a vessel, a seam, a spar, etc., with tar or pitch, or waterproof composition of tallow, resin, etc.; to smear. |
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To satisfy, or content; specifically, to satisfy (another person) for service rendered, property delivered, etc.; to discharge one's obligation to; to make due return to; to compensate; to remunerate; to recompense; to requite; as, to pay workmen or servants. |
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Hence, figuratively: To compensate justly; to requite according to merit; to reward; to punish; to retort or retaliate upon. |
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To discharge, as a debt, demand, or obligation, by giving or doing what is due or required; to deliver the amount or value of to the person to whom it is owing; to discharge a debt by delivering (money owed). |
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To discharge or fulfill, as a duy; to perform or render duty, as that which has been promised. |
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