Definition of porter
- n. - A man who has charge of a door or gate; a doorkeeper; one
who waits at the door to receive messages.
- n. - A carrier; one who carries or conveys burdens, luggage,
etc.; for hire.
- n. - A bar of iron or steel at the end of which a forging is
made; esp., a long, large bar, to the end of which a heavy forging is
attached, and by means of which the forging is lifted and handled in
hammering and heating; -- called also porter bar.
- n. - A malt liquor, of a dark color and moderately bitter taste,
possessing tonic and intoxicating qualities.