pertain (v.) Old form(s): pertaine , pertaines
belong, have a right
TNK III.vi.32[Arcite to Palamon, of Emilia] to whom the birthright of this beauty / Truly pertains [i.e. which of us was born to possess her]
WT V.iii.113[Camillo to Polixenes, of Hermione] If she pertain to life, let her speak too
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