Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Proper
propensityproperty (properties)
proper, adj. [ME < Fr. < L. propri-us, one's own, special, particular, peculiar.] (webplay: fit, good).
- Correct; fitting; appropriate; suitable; right; just; natural.
- Peculiar; uncommon; unique; individual; [fig.] elaborate; beautiful.
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