† mort-pay Obs.
[a. F. morte-paye, lit. ‘dead pay’.]
= dead pay 2.
| 1622 Bacon Hen. VII 101 The Seuere punishing of Mort-payes, and keeping backe of Souldiours wages in Captaines. |
† mort-pay Obs.
[a. F. morte-paye, lit. ‘dead pay’.]
= dead pay 2.
| 1622 Bacon Hen. VII 101 The Seuere punishing of Mort-payes, and keeping backe of Souldiours wages in Captaines. |
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