Defn: See Portass. [Obs.] Chaucer.
PORTICO
Por"ti*co, n.; pl. Porticoes or Porticos. Etym: [It., L. porticus.
See Porch.] (Arch.)
Defn: A colonnade or covered ambulatory, especially in classical styles of architecture; usually, a colonnade at the entrance of a building.
PORTICOED
Por"ti*coed, a.
Defn: Furnished with a portico.
PORTIERE
Por`tière"", n. Etym: [F., fr. porte gate, door. See Port a gate.]
Defn: A curtain hanging across a doorway.
PORTIGUE
Por"ti*gue, n.
Defn: See Portague. Beau. & Fl.
PORTINGAL
Por"tin*gal, a.