propers

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Etymology 1

Noun

propers

  1. plural of proper

Etymology 2

Elision and pluralisation of proper respect

Noun

propers pl (plural only)

  1. (slang) proper treatment, respect
    • 1965, “Respect”, Otis Redding (music), performed by Aretha Franklin, published 1967:
      I'm about to give you all my money / and all I'm asking in return, honey, / is to give me my propers when you get home.

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Adjective

propers

  1. masculine plural of proper