porter

  1. Noun.  A person who carries luggage and related objects.
  2. Noun.  A person in control of the entrance to a building.
  3. Noun.  In the bowling industry, an employee who clears and cleans tables and puts bowling balls away.
  4. Noun.  A strong, dark ale, originally favored by porters, similar to a stout but less strong.
  5. Noun.  (Ireland) Another name for the malt brew stout.
  6. Noun.  (computing) One who ports software (converts it to another platform).
  7. Verb.  To serve as a porter, to carry.

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