{ Per"ti*nence (?), Per"ti*nen*cy (?), } n. [Cf. F. pertinence. See
Pertinent.] The quality or state of being pertinent; justness of
relation to the subject or matter in hand; fitness; appositeness;
relevancy; suitableness.
The fitness and pertinency of the apostle's discourse.
Bentley.
Per"ti*nent (?), a. [L. pertinens, -entis, p. pr. of pertinere: cf. F.
pertinent. See Pertain.] 1. Belonging or related to the subject or
matter in hand; fit or appropriate in any way; adapted to the end
proposed; apposite; material; relevant; as, pertinent illustrations or
arguments; pertinent evidence.
2. Regarding; concerning; belonging; pertaining. [R.] "Pertinent unto
faith." Hooker.
Syn. -- Apposite; relevant; suitable; appropriate; fit.
-- Per"ti*nent*ly, adv. -- Per"ti*nent*ness, n.
Pert"ly (?), adv. In a pert manner.
Pert"ness, n. The quality or state of being pert.
Per*tran"sient (?), a. [L. pertransiens, p. pr. of pertransire.]
Passing through or over. [R.]
Per*turb" (?), v. t. [L. perturbare, perturbatum; per + turbare to
disturb, fr. turba a disorder: cf. OF. perturber. See Per-, and
Turbid.] 1. To disturb; to agitate; to vex; to trouble; to disquiet.
Ye that . . . perturb so my feast with crying.
Chaucer.