Pop the Question. A corruption of “Propose the question of marriage.”
Porkopolis. The nickname of Chicago and Cincinnati, both world-renowned cities in relation to the pork-packing industry.
Port. The native wine of Portugal, shipped from Oporto.
Porte. The official designation of the Government of Turkey, because anciently justice was administered at the porta, or gate, of the Sultan’s palace.
Porter. Another name for “Entire,” which was first retailed at “The Blue Last” in Curtain Road, Finsbury. Finding that it was in great request by the porters who frequented that house of call, the publican dropped the name of “Entire” and called it “Porter.”
Portland Place. After William Bentinck, second Duke of Portland, the owner of the estate.
Portman Square. After Edward Berkeley Portman, Viscount Portman of Bryanstone, Dorsetshire, the great ground landlord.
Portmanteau. From the French porter, to carry, and manteau, a cloak; literally a receptacle for a cloak on a journey.
Porto Rico. Express the Spanish for “rich port.”
Portsmouth. The seaport town built at the mouth of the harbour.