n. (also pendent)
1. a hanging jewel etc., esp. one attached to a necklace, bracelet, etc.
2 a light fitting, ornament, etc., hanging from a ceiling.
3 Naut. a a short rope hanging from the head of a mast etc., used for attaching tackles. b PENNANT 1.
4 the shank and ring of a pocket-watch by which it is suspended.
5 (usu. foll. by to) a match, companion, parallel, complement, etc.
Etymology: ME f. OF f. pendre hang f. L pendere