propine

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.) Defn: Same as Allylene.

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