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 Definitions of portly  [ˈpɔrt li, ˈpoʊrt-]  

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Definition of 'portly' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (adj.) portly
rather heavy or fat; stout; corpulent.

Etymology:  (1520–30; port5+ -ly)

Definition of 'portly' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (adj) portly, stout
euphemisms for `fat'
"men are portly and women are stout"
Definition of 'portly' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) portly
having a dignified port or mien; of a noble appearance; imposing

2. (adj) portly
bulky; corpulent

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