Paid the Bill (with coppers?) (3)
I believe the answer is:
met
'paid' is the definition.
(I've seen this in other clues)
I cannot understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for met that I've seen before include "Opera company" , "gathered together" , "Encountered by chance or arrangement" , "satisfied" , "Made a connection" .)