PERTAIN


Meaning of PERTAIN in English

v.intr. 1 (foll. by to) a relate or have reference to. b belong to as a part or appendage or accessory. 2 (usu. foll. by to) be appropriate to.

[ ME f. OF partenir f. L pertinere (as PER-, tenere hold) ]

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