[f. as prec. + -ING2.] Pertaining, belonging, proper, appropriate (to).
c. 1386. Chaucer, Chan. Yem. Prol. & T., 231. Many another thing, That is to oure craft appertenyng.
1592. Shaks., Rom. & Jul., III. i. 66. The appertaining rage To such a greeting.
1883. Daily News, 21 Sept., 5/4. 108 guns, with the appertaining forces of pioneers and train.
