Bore the expense of (3)
I believe the answer is:
ate
(Other definitions for ate that I've seen before include "Consumed food" , "Had at meal" , "mischief-maker" , "Tea (anag.)" , "included in one's diet" .)
I believe the answer is:
ate
(Other definitions for ate that I've seen before include "Consumed food" , "Had at meal" , "mischief-maker" , "Tea (anag.)" , "included in one's diet" .)