PAYABLY

Etymology

Adverb

payably (comparative more payably, superlative most payably)

Of a mine etc.: so as to yield profit; profitably.

Source: Wiktionary


PAYABLE

Pay"a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. payable. Cf. Pacable.]

1. That may, can, or should be paid; suitable to be paid; justly due. Drayton. Thanks are a tribute payable by the poorest. South.

2. (Law) (a) That may be discharged or settled by delivery of value. (b) Matured; now due.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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