2. Hence: The office and functions of a minister of state or member of the cabinet; as, to receive the portfolio of war; to resign the portfolio.
PORTGLAVE Port"glave, n. Etym: [F. porte-glaive; porter to carry + glaive a sword.]
Defn: A sword bearer. [Obs.]
PORTGREVE; PORTGRAVE Port"greve`, Port"grave`,Etym: [AS. portgerefa; port a harbor + gerefa a reeve or sheriff. See Reeve a steward, and cf. Portreeve.]
Defn: In old English law, the chief magistrate of a port or maritime town.; a portreeve. [Obs.] Fabyan.
PORTHOLE
Port"hole`, n. (Naut.)
Defn: An embrasure in a ship's side. See 3d Port.
PORTHOOK
Port"hook`, n. (Naut.)
Defn: One of the iron hooks to which the port hinges are attached. J.
Knowles.
PORTHORS
Port"hors`, n.