n. [ L. pertinere to pertain. See Pertinence. ] The quality or state of being pertinent; pertinence. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. pertinacia, fr. pertinax. See Pertinacious. ] Pertinacity. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. pertinacité. ] The quality or state of being pertinacious; obstinacy; perseverance; persistency. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. pertinacité. ] The quality or state of being pertinacious; obstinacy; perseverance; persistency. Macaulay. [ 1913 Webster ]