APPERTAIN

appertain. Appertain, v.i. to belong, relate, depend upon

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Ap′per‐tain″ (�), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Appertained (�); p. pr. & vb. n. Appertaining.] [[OE. apperteinen, apertenen, OF. apartenir, F. appartenir, fr. L. appertinere; ad + pertinere to reach to, belong. See Pertain.]] To belong or pertain, whether by right, nature, appointment, or custom; to relate. Things appertaining to this life. Hooker. Give it unto him to whom it appertaineth. Lev. vi. 5.