appertain Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ap`per*tain" intransitive verb

Etymology

OE. apperteinen, apertenen, OF. apartenir, F. appartenir, fr. L. appertinere; ad + pertinere to reach to, belong. See Pertain.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Appertained present participle & verbal noun Appertaining

Definitions

1. 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.