Discharged, as a debt (4)

I believe the answer is:

paid

(Other definitions for paid that I've seen before include "Given money (for work)" , "Settled the bill" , "Settled debt" , "Gave money for goods or services" , "Discharged a debt" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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