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propers
propers
English
Noun
propers
- plural of proper
Etymology 2
Elision and pluralisation of proper respect
Noun
propers pl (plural only)
- (slang) proper treatment, respect
- 1965, Otis Redding (music), “Respect”, performed by Aretha Franklin:
- 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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