Dictionary entry

Propine

Webster's Dictionary 1913

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.

The lovely sorceress mixed, and to the prince

Health, peace, and joy propined. C. Smart.

2. Hence, to give in token of friendship.

3. To give, or deliver; to subject. Fotherby.