Meaning & use
Propine
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To offer or give something as a gift, especially to drink to someone's health (archaic).
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The old ballad describes the host who would propine a cup of wine to each guest.
In the toast, he propined the newlyweds with his best wishes and a raised glass.
A note on using this word
Now archaic in standard English, though the related noun survives in Scots dialect as 'propine,' meaning a gift or tip.
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2. noun
(Scots, noun) A gift or gratuity, especially one given in thanks.
He left a small propine for the innkeeper's daughter.
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