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