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
A velvet portiere, closed at this moment, communicated with an inside room.
From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Eug?ne Sue
If that is good the rug or portiere or table-cover is beautiful.
From How to make rugs by Candace Wheeler
Vocabulary lists containing portiere
