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propine


  3  definitions  found 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Propine  \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. 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Propine  \Pro*pine"\,  n. 
  1.  A  pledge.  [Obs.  or  Scot.] 
 
  2.  A  gift;  esp.,  drink  money.  [Obs  or  Scot.] 
 
  From  Webster's  Revised  Unabridged  Dictionary  (1913)  [web1913]: 
 
  Propine  \Pro"pine\,  n.  [Propyl  +  ethine.]  (Chem.) 
  Same  as  {Allylene}.