Porter

proper nouncommon in dialogue

A surname originating as an occupation.

proper noun

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A surname originating as an occupation.
The pixels’ use in a taxpayer context resulted in the “reckless” sharing of legally protected data that could put taxpayers at risk, according to the report by Warren and her Democratic colleagues Sens. Ron Wyden; Richard Blumenthal; Tammy Duckworth; and Sheldon Whitehouse; Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent who caucuses with Democrats; and Democratic Rep. Katie Porter.
"What do you say to the 40 percent of California voters, who you'll need in order to win, who voted for (President Donald) Trump?" Watts asked. Then Porter said, "How would I need them in order to win, ma'am?" expressing some level of disapproval with the question while letting out a laugh.
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A unisex given name.
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A placename in the United States: A town in Westchester Township, Porter County, Indiana.
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A placename in the United States: A town and village in Oxford County, Maine.
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A placename in the United States: A minor city in Yellow Medicine County and Lincoln County, Minnesota.
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A placename in the United States: An unincorporated community in Scott County, Missouri.
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A placename in the United States: A town in Niagara County, New York, named after Augustus Porter.
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A placename in the United States: An unincorporated community in Gallia County, Ohio.
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A placename in the United States: A town in Wagoner County, Oklahoma.
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A placename in the United States: An unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Texas.
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A placename in the United States: An unincorporated community in Clay County, West Virginia.
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A placename in the United States: A town in Rock County, Wisconsin.
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A placename in the United States: A number of townships in the United States, listed under Porter Township.
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Variant of Porter CountyA placename in the United States: Ellipsis of Porter County.
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Variant of Porter CraterA placename in the United States: Ellipsis of Porter Crater.

Etymology

From Middle English Porter, from porter (“porter”), * From Old French portier (“doorman”), from porte (“door”) * From Old French portour (“bearer”), from porter (“to carry”)

Forms

plural: Porters

portal · An entrance, entry point, or means of entry.Portal · A place in the United States: An unincorporated community in…porter · A person who carries luggage and related objects;…

Porter · A surname originating as an occupation.

portfolio · A case for carrying papers, drawings, photographs, maps and…portion · An allocated amount.portland · The land around a port

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