porteress
Americannoun
Gender
See -ess.
Example Sentences
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At the sight of Rodolph the porteress inquired, in a surly tone: "Well, and pray what do you want?"
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 by Eugène Sue
"But what has happened, Madame Pipelet?" inquired Rodolph, following the porteress into the lodge.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 by Eugène Sue
Juve beside himself tore down the stairs full tilt, passed breathlessly the porteress, who seemed likely to faint at the sight of the headlong pace of the supposed paralytic.
From The Exploits of Juve Being the Second of the Series of the "Fantômas" Detective Tales by Émile Souvestre
There is not a porteress who has not many times enlightened insurance agents.
From The Exploits of Juve Being the Second of the Series of the "Fantômas" Detective Tales by Émile Souvestre
"Let us see what it is about," said the porteress, taking the epistle in the scented envelope.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 1 of 6 by Eugène Sue
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