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▪ I. apperˈtaining, vbl. n. [f. prec. vb. + -ing1.] The fact of belonging to; † concr. pl. Belongings, appurtenances (obs.).
a1597Lover's Compl. 115 His real habitude gave life and grace To appertainings and to ornament. [See appertainment.] ▪ II. apperˈtaining, ppl. a. [f. as prec. + -ing2.] Pertaining, belonging, proper, appropriate (to).
c1386Chaucer Can. Yeom. Prol. & T. 231 Many another thing, That is to oure craft appertenyng. 1592Shakes. Rom. & Jul. iii. i. 66 The appertaining rage To such a greeting. 1883Daily News 21 Sept 5/4, 108 guns, with the appertaining forces of pioneers and train. |