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To pledge; to offer as a toast or a health in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup.

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  1. v. t. To pledge; to offer as a toast or a health in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup.
  2. v. t. Hence, to give in token of friendship.
  3. v. t. To give, or deliver; to subject.
  4. n. A pledge.
  5. n. A gift; esp., drink money.
  6. n. Same as Allylene.
  7. 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. 1. A pledge. [Obs. or Scot.] 2. A gift; esp., drink money. [Obs or Scot.] Same as Allylene.
  8. v. t. To pledge; to offer as a toast or a health in the manner of drinking, that is, by drinking first and passing the cup. v. t. Hence, to give in token of friendship. v. t. To give, or deliver; to subject. n. A pledge. n. A gift; esp., drink money. n. Same as Allylene.