Definition of propine
propined
;propining
chiefly Scotland
transitive verb
: to present or give especially as a token of friendship
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Origin and Etymology of propine
Middle English, from Middle French propiner, from Latin propinare to present, drink to someone's health, from Greek propinein literally, to drink first, from pro- + pinein to drink — more at potable
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propine
noun
pro·pine
Definition of propine
Scotland
: a gift in return for a favor
First Known Use of propine
15th century
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