What is "propine"

Propine \Pro"pine\, n. [Propyl + ethine.] (Chem.) Same as Allylene.

Propine \Pro*pine"\, n.

1. A pledge. [Obs. or Scot.]

2. A gift; esp., drink money. [Obs or Scot.]

Propine \Pro*pine"\, v. t. [L. propinare, Gr. ?; ? before + ? to drink.]

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.]

   The lovely sorceress mixed, and to the prince Health, peace, and joy propined.
   --C. Smart.

2. Hence, to give in token of friendship. [Obs.]

3. To give, or deliver; to subject. [Obs.]
   --Fotherby.

Etymology 1 n. (alternative form of propyne English) Etymology 2

n. 1 A pledge. 2 A gift or gratuity. vb. 1 To pledge; to offer as a toast in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup. 2 (context by extension English) To give in token of friendship. 3 To give, or deliver; to subject.