*ropine*

n. [ Homo- + atropine. ] (Med.) An alkaloid, prepared from atropine, and from other sources. It is chemically related to atropine, and is used for the same purpose. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. [ L. propinare, Gr. &unr_;; &unr_; before + &unr_; to drink. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

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. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

The lovely sorceress mixed, and to the prince
Health, peace, and joy propined. C. Smart. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Hence, to give in token of friendship. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To give, or deliver; to subject. [ Obs. ] Fotherby. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ 1913 Webster ]

1. A pledge. [ Obs. or Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

2. A gift; esp., drink money. [ Obs or Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. [ Propyl + ethine. ] (Chem.) Same as Allylene. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Quality of being ropy; viscosity. [ 1913 Webster ]