n. [ L. appendicula, dim. of. appendix. ] A small appendage. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. Appendicle. ] An appendage; something dependent on another; an appurtenance; a pendant. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. An inferior tenant; one who rents a pendicle or croft. [ Scot. ] Jamieson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. perpendiculum; per + pendere to hang: cf. F. perpendicule. ] Something hanging straight down; a plumb line. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]