portlier

We have found lemma(root) word of portlier : portly.

Definitions


[ˈpɔːtli], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having a stout body; somewhat fat (used especially of a man)
(e.g: a portly little man with a bowler hat)

- of a stately or dignified appearance and manner
(e.g: he was a man of portly presence)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 15th century: from port in the sense ‘bearing’ + -ly




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