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Definition of Portered

Porter
Porter Por"ter, n. [F. portier, L. portarius, from porta a gate, door. See Port a gate.] A man who has charge of a door or gate; a doorkeeper; one who waits at the door to receive messages. --Shak. To him the porter openeth. --John x. 3.
Porter
Porter Por"ter, n. [F. porteur, fr. porter to carry, L. portare. See Port to carry.] 1. A carrier; one who carries or conveys burdens, luggage, etc.; for hire. 2. (Forging) A bar of iron or steel at the end of which a forging is made; esp., a long, large bar, to the end of which a heavy forging is attached, and by means of which the forging is lifted and handled in hammering and heating; -- called also porter bar. 3. A malt liquor, of a dark color and moderately bitter taste, possessing tonic and intoxicating qualities. Note: Porter is said to be so called as having been first used chiefly by the London porters, and this application of the word is supposed to be not older than 1750.

Meaning of Portered from wikipedia

- Look up Porter or porter in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Porter may refer to: Porter Airlines, Canadian airline based in Toronto Porter Chemical Company...
- John Porter-Porter (3 April 1855–10 August 1939) was a unionist politician in Northern Ireland. He was born John Porter Archdale on 3 April 1855, the son...
- William Ellis Porter II (born September 21, 1969) is an American actor and singer. Porter gained notice performing on Broadway before starting a solo...
- originated from its po****rity with porters. Porter is a type of ale.[dubious – discuss][unreliable source?] Porter became the first beer style brewed...
- John Porter may refer to: John Porter (Illinois politician) (1935–2022), Illinois politician, U.S. Representative John Porter (MP for Bramber) (died 1599)...
- Kimberly Antwinette Porter (December 15, 1970 – November 15, 2018) was an American model and actress. Porter was from Columbus, Georgia. She began modeling...
- Cole Albert Porter (June 9, 1891 – October 15, 1964) was an American composer and songwriter. Many of his songs became standards noted for their witty...
- standup show Hung Drawn and Portered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival mixed laughter and her personal hardships. Porter married Toploader guitarist Dan...
- Dave Porter may refer to: David Porter (British politician) (born 1948), Conservative Member of Parliament for Waveney, 1987–1997 David Porter (Canadian...
- Porters may refer to: Porters, Virginia, an unincorporated community in Virginia, United States Porters, Wisconsin, an unincorporated community in Wisconsin...