Portman
What is another word for Portman? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Historically, a burgess or official of a port town, especially one of England's Cinque Ports.
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Etymology
From "port" plus "man" — originally an occupational name for an official of a port town.
Full origin of Portman →Frequently asked questions
What does “Portman” mean?
The word “Portman” means historically, a burgess or official of a port town, especially one of England's Cinque Ports. In plain terms, an old term for a port official, now mainly seen as a surname.
How do you use “Portman” in a sentence?
Here is “Portman” used in a sentence: “The portman oversaw trade disputes in the harbor town.”
What part of speech is “Portman”?
“Portman” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Portman” have?
“Portman” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: historically, a burgess or official of a port town, especially one of England's Cinque Ports.
