appurtenance

noun ap·pur·te·nance \ə-ˈpərt-nən(t)s, -ˈpər-tə-nən(t)s\

: an object that is used with or for something

Full Definition of APPURTENANCE

: an incidental right (as a right-of-way) attached to a principal property right and passing in possession with it

: a subordinate part or adjunct <the appurtenance of welcome is fashion and ceremony — Shakespeare>

plural : accessory objects : apparatus <the appurtenances of wealth>

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14th century

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