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
The portiere, the guards, the corridors, and approaches to the staircases monopolize this space.
From Italy, the Magic Land by Lilian Whiting
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
After repeated knocking he decided to go to the door, which he did, with hell-fire in his eyes, as his fiancée stepped behind a portiere.
From Edgar Saltus: The Man by Marie Saltus
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