Porter

грузчик

Англо-русский научно-технический словарь

Porter

I имя существительное 1) привратник, швейцар Синоним(ы): doorkeeper 2) сторожевой пёс II имя существительное 1) носильщик; грузчик; перевозчик Например: porter's knot — наплечная подушка грузчика hospital porter — санитар 2) [американский вариант английского языка] проводник (спального вагона) III имя существительное портер (чёрное пиво)

Большой англо-русский словарь

Porter

I. biographical name Cole Albert 1891-1964 American songwriter II. biographical name David 1780-1843 and his son David Dixon 1813-1891 American naval officers III. biographical name Eliot Furness 1901-1990 American photographer IV. biographical name Gene 1868-1924 née Stratton American novelist V. biographical name Katherine Anne 1890-1980 American writer VI. biographical name Noah 1811-1892 American philosopher and lexicographer VII. biographical name William Sydney 1862-1910 pseudonym O Henry American short-story writer

Энциклопедический словарь Мерриама-Вебстера

Porter

I. noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin portarius, from Latin porta gate — more at port chiefly British a person stationed at a door or gate to admit or assist those entering II. noun Etymology: Middle English portour, from Anglo-French porteour, from Late Latin portator, from Latin portare to carry — more at fare 1. a person who carries burdens; especially one employed to carry baggage for patrons at a hotel or transportation terminal 2. a parlor-car or sleeping-car attendant who waits on passengers and makes up berths 3. [short for porter's beer] a heavy dark brown beer brewed from browned or charred malt 4. a person who does routine cleaning (as in a hospital or office) III. verb transitive verb to transport or carry as or as if by a porter intransitive verb to act as a porter

Энциклопедический словарь Мерриама-Вебстера