Porter
One who keeps or guards a door; a doorkeeper or gatekeeper.
Meaning and origin
Porter derives from an English occupational surname originally given to people who worked as doorkeepers or porters at castles, estates, or other important buildings.
How to pronounce Porter
| English (US) | POR-tur /ˈpɔrtər/ |
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