portiere
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- portiered adjective
- portièred adjective
Etymology
Origin of portiere
1835–45; < French portière < Medieval Latin portāria, noun use of feminine of Late Latin portārius; porter 2
Example Sentences
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Meantime, the prince retrieved his priceless paintings and handmade clothes from the portiere, or janitor, who had helpfully hidden them when the inspector called.
From Time Magazine Archive
He thought he saw Cathy’s door close very silently, but perhaps the leaping candlelight had fooled his eyes, for a portiere seemed to move too.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
The Cordelier Fra Herv� had just raised the portiere and was about to step into the oratory, when he heard the young girl declare her name to be Cornelia Mirant.
From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne
“We will draw this portiere across the doorway, and no gentleman would think of entering,” said Lib.
From Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad by Dale, Daphne
A second later he pushed his head through the portiere and repeated: "No, sir; all is not lost!"
From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne
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