porteress
Americannoun
Gender
See -ess.
Example Sentences
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Morel, the lapidary!" said the porteress, excessively surprised; "why, he is the mildest lambkin in the world.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
Having, from the entrance to the alley, observed Madame d'Harville stop to speak to the porteress, the marquis had likewise prepared himself to pass through some sort of questioning.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
"Oh, no, I am not!" said the porteress, skilfully contriving so to place herself as to command a perfect view of the stranger's features.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
The duties of the porteress were sufficiently simple, consisting chiefly in guarding the gate and admitting only persons properly accredited.
From Women of Mediæval France Woman: in all ages and in all countries Vol. 5 (of 10) by Butler, Pierce
After a moment's silence, Louise resumed with great effort, and in a trembling voice: "I had heard say by the porteress that a quack doctor lived in the house,—and,—" She could not finish.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 by Sue, Eugène
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