propine

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verb

pro·​pine prə-ˈpēn  -ˈpīn 

propined; propining

transitive verb

chiefly Scotland

: to present or give especially as a token of friendship

propine

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noun

Scotland

: a gift in return for a favor

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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

First Known Use

Verb

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above