appurtenance

Definition

That which appertains; an appendage to something else; an addition.

Etymology

From Middle English appurtenaunce, from Anglo-Norman apurtenance and Old French apartenance, from apartenir, from Latin appertineō (“I belong, I appertain”). More at appertain. By surface analysis, appertain + -ance.

Example Sentences

• "Indeed, that was as it should be; for she was only an appurtenance of my mattress, or self-acting bedstead on four castors."
• "The youngsters, not immediately within sight, seemed rather bright and desirable appurtenances than otherwise; the incidents of daily life were not without humorousness and jollity in their aspect there."
• "Araminta, come I'll talk ſeriouſly to you now, could you but ſee vvith my Eyes the buffoonry of one Scene of Addreſs, a Lover, ſet out with all his Equipage and Appurtenances; […]"

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