So are the proprieties of a wife to be disposed of
by her lord, and yet all are for her provisions, it
being a part of his need to refresh and supply hers.
--Jer. Taylor.
2. That which is proper or peculiar; an inherent property or
quality; peculiarity. [Obs.] --Bacon.
We find no mention hereof in ancient zo["o]graphers,
. . . who seldom forget proprieties of such a
nature. --Sir T.
Browne.
3. The quality or state of being proper; suitableness to an
acknowledged or correct standard or rule; consonance with
established principles, rules, or customs; fitness;
appropriateness; as, propriety of behavior, language,
manners, etc. ``The rule of propriety,'' --Locke.