PORTLY


Meaning of PORTLY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: ' po ̇ rt-l ē

Function: adjective

Inflected Form: port · li · er ; -est

Etymology: 3 port

Date: 15th century

1 : DIGNIFIED , STATELY

2 : heavy or rotund of body : STOUT

– port · li · ness noun

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