Porter — Defs

01 n. A man who has charge of a door or gate; a doorkeeper; one who waits at the door to receive messages.

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A man who has charge of a door or gate; a doorkeeper; one who waits at the door to receive messages.
“To him the porter openeth.” — John x. 3.

02 n. A carrier; one who carries or conveys burdens, luggage, etc.; for hire.

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A carrier; one who carries or conveys burdens, luggage, etc.; for hire.
2.
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.(Forging) Also: porter bar
3.
A malt liquor, of a dark color and moderately bitter taste, possessing tonic and intoxicating qualities.