'Propine' definitions:
Definition of 'Propine'
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- Propine \Pro*pine"\, v. t. [L. propinare, Gr. ?; ? before + ? to drink.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. To pledge; to offer as a toast or a health in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- The lovely sorceress mixed, and to the prince Health, peace, and joy propined. --C. Smart. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Hence, to give in token of friendship. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- 3. To give, or deliver; to subject. [Obs.] --Fotherby. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Propine'
From: GCIDE
- Propine \Pro*pine"\, n. [1913 Webster]
- 1. A pledge. [Obs. or Scot.] [1913 Webster]
- 2. A gift; esp., drink money. [Obs or Scot.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Propine'
From: GCIDE
- Propine \Pro"pine\, n. [Propyl + ethine.] (Chem.) Same as Allylene. [1913 Webster]