Meaning of PROPINE
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\Pro*pine"\, v. t. [L. propinare, Gr. ?; ? before + ? to
drink.]
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. [Propyl + ethine.] (Chem.)
Same as {Allylene}.
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