prosit

interjection pro·sit \ˈprō-zət, -sət\

Definition of PROSIT

—used to wish good health especially before drinking

pro·sit or prost \ˈprōst\

German, from Latin prosit may it be beneficial, from prodesse to be useful — more at proud

First Known Use: 1846

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