propine noun1 & verb.
[prǝʊ'pʌɪn] Chiefly
Scot. arch. LME.[Latin propinare to pledge from Greek propinein drink before or to, formed as PRO-2 + pinein drink.]A. noun.
1. A thing presented as a gift; a present.
LME.2. The power to give; disposal.
rare.
L18.b. verb trans.1. Offer or give (a beverage) to drink; propose (a toast), wish a person (health etc.) in drinking.
LME.2. Offer (a thing) for acceptance or as a present, present; present (a person)
with something, endow, reward.
LME. [TahlilGaran] English Dictionary ▲