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First published 1986 (DOST Vol. VI).
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Propice, adj. [e.m.E. and ME propice (a 1325), -pyce, -pise, pysse, F. propice (12th c. in Littré), L. propitius favourable, kind.] Well-disposed; gracious; favourably inclined. —a1561 Norvell Meroure 20a.
Their … helpar, and protectour propice [: sacrifice] 1600 Hamilton Facile Tr. 338.
This sacrifie … makis him [sc. God] propice, gracious and fauorable to ws
