Definitions

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  • noun historical A portable breviary.

Etymologies

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From Anglo-Norman porteose, portehos, Old French portehors, from porte- + hors ("outside").

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    David O. Stewart: A Bad Lawsuit Over Impeachment 2009

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    David O. Stewart: A Bad Lawsuit Over Impeachment 2009

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