PORTER


Meaning of PORTER in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' po ̇ r-t ə r

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin portarius, from Latin porta gate ― more at PORT

Date: 13th century

chiefly British : a person stationed at a door or gate to admit or assist those entering

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