PORTMAN

Etymology

Proper noun

Portman

An occupational surname.

Etymology

Noun

portman (plural portmen)

A burgess of a port, especially of one of the Cinque Ports.

Source: Wiktionary


Port"man, n.; pl. Portmen (.

Definition: An inhabitant or burgess of a port, esp. of one of the Cinque Ports.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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