v. t. [ L. propinare, Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; before + &unr_; to drink. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
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. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The lovely sorceress mixed, and to the prince Health, peace, and joy propined. C. Smart. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Hence, to give in token of friendship. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
3. To give, or deliver; to subject. [ Obs. ] Fotherby. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ 1913 Webster ]
1. A pledge. [ Obs. or Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A gift; esp., drink money. [ Obs or Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Propyl + ethine. ] (Chem.) Same as Allylene. [ 1913 Webster ]