2. Hence, figuratively, to describe in words.

3. To adorn with pictures. [R.] Spear and helmets thronged, and shields Various with boastful arguments potrayed. Milton.

PORTRAYAL
Por*tray"al, n.

Defn: The act or process of portraying; description; delineation.

PORTRAYER
Por*tray"er, n.

Defn: One who portrays. Chaucer.

PORTREEVE
Port"reeve`, n.

Defn: A port warden.

PORTRESS
Por"tress, n.

Defn: A female porter. Milton.