noun

1. a doorkeeper or gatekeeper
2. R.C.Ch., Historical the lowest of the four minor orders

Etymology: ME < OFr portier < LL portarius < L porta, gate: see port

noun

1. a person who carries luggage, etc. for hire or as an attendant at a railroad station, hotel, etc.
2. ☆ an employee who sweeps, cleans, does errands, etc. as in a bank, store, or restaurant
3. ☆ a railroad employee who waits on passengers in a sleeper or parlor car

4. Etymology: abbrev. of porter's ale

   a dark-brown beer made from charred or browned malt and produced by rapid fermentation at a relatively high temperature

Etymology: ME portour < OFr porteour < LL portator < L portare, to carry: see fare