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
A portiere prevented anything being seen in the chamber beyond.
From Sunrise by William Black
Here the portiere in his morning clothes, very different from the gorgeous apparel of afternoon, was sweeping out the courtyard.
From The Title Market by J. H. Gardner Soper
Lind bowed acquiescence; and the stranger passed again through the portiere and disappeared.
From Sunrise by William Black
Vocabulary lists containing portiere
