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Portly
Meaning
Adj
●
In Obesity:
Somewhat
fat
,
pudgy
, overweight.
●
In Appearance:
Having a
dignified
bearing
;
handsome
, imposing.
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Origin
portly
English
-ly
English
-lice
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ly
Middle English (1100-1500)
port
English
Porto
Portuguese
port
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
portus
Latin
porta
Latin
porter
French
portare
Latin
porto
Latin
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Etym
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Paunchy
Pudgy
Rotund
Bearded
Heavyset
Burly
Stocky
Hirsute
Corpulent
Bespectacled
Gangly
Tubby
Chubby
Mustachioed
Lanky
Scruffy
Scrawny
Moustachioed
Gruff
Svelte
Dapper
Gentleman
Grizzled
Manly
Nerdy
Swarthy
Handsome
Wiry
Dressed
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