porty

1 of 2

adjective

ˈpōrtē

: of or relating to port wine or suggestive of port drinkers

porty

2 of 2

noun

por·​ty

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plural -es

: a large core print

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

port entry 9 + -y

Noun

French portée, from feminine of past participle of porter to carry

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