portliness
li, ˈpoʊrt- adjective, port·li·er, port·li·est.
1.
rather heavy or fat; stout; corpulent.
2.
Archaic. stately, dignified, or imposing.
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portly (ˈpɔːtlɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj , -lier, -liest | |
| 1. | stout or corpulent |
| 2. | archaic stately; impressive |
| [C16: from | |
| 'portliness | |
| —n | |
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Portliness
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| portly (ˈpɔːtlɪ) | |
| —adj , -lier, -liest | |
| 1. | stout or corpulent |
| 2. | archaic stately; impressive |
| [C16: from | |
| 'portliness | |
| —n | |
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portly
1529, "stately, dignified," from port (3) "bearing, carriage" (q.v.). Meaning "stout" is first recorded 1598.
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