few examples of usage
If you paid attention in school, you know that the past tense of “pay” is “paid” except in the special sense that has to do with ropes: “He
payed out the line to the smuggler in the rowboat.”
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The frame was of poles and willow twigs, on which were stretched five elk and buffalo hides, sewed together with sinews, and the seams
payed with unctuous mud.
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Bobbinet, very pretty, but Miss Monson bought one not quite as pretty, at Lace's; and SHE
payed SIXTY- FIVE, if I am not mistaken.
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It comes in over the boat's bow, passes around a drum, and is
payed out astern.
Just a few examples

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Im not sure on value, but I would think that its high!.
Good luck,
Andree