purtenance

noun

pur·​te·​nance ˈpərt-nən(t)s 

ˈpər-tᵊn-ən(t)s

: entrails, pluck

Word History

Etymology

Middle English portenaunce, literally, appurtenance, from Anglo-French partenance, from partenir to belong — more at pertain

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for purtenance

• pertinence
• appurtenance
• impertinence