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novenary (iou) and pay (iou)


novenary (iou)



novenary noun & adjective. Now rare. L16.
[Latin novenarius, from novem nine: see -ARY1.]
A. noun.
An aggregate or set of nine. L16.
= NOVENA. M17.
b. adjective. Pertaining to, consisting of, or based on the number nine. E17.

pay (iou)



pay verb2 trans. . E17.
[Old French peier from Latin picare, from pic-, pix, PITCH noun1.]
Chiefly Nautical. Smear or cover with pitch, resin, tallow, etc., to protect against water etc.