propine

propine
I. \\prəˈpēn, -pīn\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)
Etymology: Middle English propinen, from Middle French propiner, from Latin propinare to present, procure, give to drink, drink to someone's health, from Greek propinein to present, drink to someone's health, drink first, from pro- pro- (I) + pinein to drink — more at potable
1. chiefly Scotland : to present or give especially as a token of friendship
2. obsolete : to pledge in drinking
II. noun (-s)
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) propyne, from Middle French propine, from Medieval Latin propina, from Latin propinare
Scotland : a gift in return for a favor : tip
III.
Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary prop- + -ine
variant of propyne

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  • Propine — Pro*pine , v. t. [L. propinare, Gr. ?; ? before + ? 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Propine — Pro*pine , n. [1913 Webster] 1. A pledge. [Obs. or Scot.] [1913 Webster] 2. A gift; esp., drink money. [Obs or Scot.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Propine — Pro pine, n. [Propyl + ethine.] (Chem.) Same as {Allylene}. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • propine — I. transitive verb (propined; propining) Etymology: 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… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • propine — v. /proh peen /; n. /proh peen , puyn /, v., propined, propining, n. Scot. v.t. 1. to offer as a present. n. 2. a present; gift. [1400 50; late ME propinen < MF propiner to give to drink, drink one s health < L propinare < Gk propínein to drink… …   Universalium

  • Propine — Pro·pine (proґpēn) trademark for a preparation of dipivefrin hydrochloride …   Medical dictionary

  • propine — pro·pine …   English syllables

  • propinar — Se conjuga como: amar Infinitivo: Gerundio: Participio: propinar propinando propinado     Indicativo   presente imperfecto pretérito futuro condicional yo tú él, ella, Ud. nosotros vosotros ellos, ellas, Uds. propino propinas propina propinamos… …   Wordreference Spanish Conjugations Dictionary

  • Propinyl — Pro pi*nyl, n. [Propine + yl.] (Chem.) A hydrocarbon radical regarded as an essential residue of propine and allied compounds. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • gift — n 1. present, favor, Scot. propine, endowment; Law. acquest, Law. bequest, Law. legacy, heritage, inheritance, dowry; benefaction, bounty, largess, donation, donative, contribution, offering, Eccles. offertory, Eccles. alterage, peace offering;… …   A Note on the Style of the synonym finder

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