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porterly en · ADJ

Etymology

From porter + -ly.

Meanings

1. Characteristic of a porter.
   • The porter lifted the brass rod and admitted me at an hour when the train was not open to the general public, and with true porterly pride made the entire tour with me, and saw that I did not overlook any of the strong points. 1904, Joe Mitchell Chapple, National Magazine, volume 21, page 342:

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