Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PRO-PI'TIOUS
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PRO-PI'TIOUS, a. [L. propitius.]
- Favorable; kind; applied to men.
- Disposed to be gracious or merciful; ready to forgive sins and bestow blessings; applied to God.
- Favorable; as, a propitious season.
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