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PURTENANCE

\pˈɜːtənəns], \pˈɜːtənəns], \p_ˈɜː_t_ə_n_ə_n_s]\

Definitions of PURTENANCE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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That which pertains or belongs to: (B.) the intestines of an animal.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

In Scrip., the pluck of an animal.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [French, Latin] That which pertains or belongs to; especially, the heart, liver, and lungs of an animal.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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