English

pay-for

Something which is used to pay for a bill, such as an increase in taxes.

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    Origin

    Deverbal from pay for.

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    • derivedEnglishpay “To give money or other compensation to in exchange for goods or services.”
      • inheritedMiddle Englishpayen
        • derivedOld Frenchpaiier “pay”
      • derivedOld Frenchpeier
        • derivedLatinpico “to cover with pitch”

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