portiere
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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
Presently the portiere was drawn aside, and the little sallow-complexioned man whom he had seen on the previous evening entered the room.
From Sunrise by William Black
If that is good the rug or portiere or table-cover is beautiful.
From How to make rugs by Candace Wheeler
Lind bowed acquiescence; and the stranger passed again through the portiere and disappeared.
From Sunrise by William Black
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