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Portly

Meaning

Adj

In Obesity:
Somewhat
,
, overweight.
In Appearance:
Having a
;
, imposing.
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Origin

portly
English
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-ly
English
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-lice
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ly
Middle English (1100-1500)
port
English
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Porto
Portuguese
port
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
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portus
Latin
porta
Latin
porter
French
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portare
Latin
porto
Latin
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Etym
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