portiere

Example Sentences

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Meantime, the prince retrieved his priceless paintings and handmade clothes from the portiere, or janitor, who had helpfully hidden them when the inspector called.

From Time Magazine Archive

He thought he saw Cathy’s door close very silently, but perhaps the leaping candlelight had fooled his eyes, for a portiere seemed to move too.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck

The plight of the good man's mind may be imagined when, now accompanied by the young girl, he again approached the leather curtain or portiere of the hall.

From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Sue, Eug?ne

“We will draw this portiere across the doorway, and no gentleman would think of entering,” said Lib.

From Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad by Dale, Daphne

The door by which the footman had departed was concealed by a portiere of heavy velvet; a hand had moved it aside and a face was looking round the edge of it at her.

From Those Who Smiled And Eleven Other Stories by Gibbon, Perceval