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prosit

American

[proh-sit, -zit] / ˈproʊ sɪt, -zɪt /

interjection

(used as a toast to wish good health to one's drinking companions.)

prosit British

/ ˈproːzɪt /

interjection

good health! cheers!

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Etymology

Origin of prosit

First recorded in 1840–50; from German, from Latin: literally, “may it benefit,” 3rd-person singular present subjunctive of prodesse “to benefit”

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prosit

"Well," he raised an imaginary glass high, "prosit omen!"

From From a Bench in Our Square by Adams, Samuel Hopkins

"Didn't any fellow shake you by the hand even, and say: Prosit! prosit!! prosit!!!"

From My New Curate by Sheehan, Patrick Augustine

Yes, prosit, thou art not likely to get it before December!

From Stories by Foreign Authors: Scandinavian by Kielland, Alexander Lange

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