Defn: Fit; propitious. [Obs.] E. Hall.
PROPIDENE
Pro"pi*dene, n. Etym: [Propyl + ethylidene.] (Chem.)
Defn: The unsymmetrical hypothetical hydrocarbon radical, CH3.CH2.CH, analogous to ethylidene, and regarded as the type of certain derivatives of propane; — called also propylidene.
PROPINATION
Prop`i*na"tion, n. Etym: [L. propinatio. See Propine.]
Defn: The act of pledging, or drinking first, and then offering the cup to another. [Obs.] Abp. Potter.
PROPINE
Pro*pine", v. t. Etym: [L. propinare, Gr.
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.
PROPINE
Pro*pine", n.