propine
1 of 2verb
pro·pine prə-ˈpēn 
-ˈpīn
-ˈpīn propined; propining
transitive verb
chiefly Scotland
: to present or give especially as a token of friendship
propine
2 of 2noun
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
propine
noun
as in sacrifice
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- sacrifice
- tip
- reward
- generosity
- award
- bonus
- prize
- windfall
- gratuity
- tribute
- dowry
- favor
- courtesy
- grant
- valentine
- legacy
- care package
- boon
- subsidy
- contribution
- offering
- remembrance
- bequest
- foy
- dole
- beneficence
- box
- benevolence
- tithe
- alms
- handout
- philanthropy
- benefaction
- charity
- oblation
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- loan
- advance
- bribe
- sop
- peace offering
- douceur