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

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The first known use of purtenance was in the 15th century

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“Purtenance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/purtenance. Accessed 27 Mar. 2023.

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