PROPINE

Etymology 1

Noun

propine (plural propines)

Alternative form of propyne

Etymology 2

Verb

propine (third-person singular simple present propines, present participle propining, simple past and past participle propined)

To pledge; to offer as a toast in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup.

• C. Smart

(by extension) To give in token of friendship.

To give, or deliver; to subject.

Noun

propine (plural propines)

A pledge.

A gift or gratuity.

Source: Wiktionary


Pro*pine", v. t. Etym: [L. propinare, Gr.

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.] The lovely sorceress mixed, and to the prince Health, peace, and joy propined. C. Smart.

2. Hence, to give in token of friendship. [Obs.]

3. To give, or deliver; to subject. [Obs.] Fotherby.

Pro*pine", n.

1. A pledge. [Obs. or Scot.]

2. A gift; esp., drink money. [Obs or Scot.]

Pro"pine, n. Etym: [Propyl + ethine.] (Chem.)

Definition: Same as Allylene.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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