portance

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The manner in which one carries oneself; behaviour.

Word forms

portance

Etymology

From Middle French portance (“a carrying, support”), from porter (“to carry”), from Latin portare (“carry, bear, convey”).

Synonyms

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