Surpay
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Surpay is a verb meaning (obsolete) To more than compensate for; to outweigh.
Meaning
(obsolete) To more than compensate for; to outweigh.
Example Sentences
for foure faire ones we must kisse fiftie foule: and to a nice or tender stomack, as are those of mine age, one ill kisse doth, surpay [translating surpaie] one good.
Word Forms
- surpays
- surpaying
- surpaid
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include outpay, outsum, overpay, overcome, overcompensate, overbalance.
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