Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PORT-GLAVE
PORT-FO'LIOPORT-GRAVE, or PORT-GREVE
PORT-GLAVE, n. [Fr. porter, to carry, and W. glaiv, a crooked sword; llaiv, a shave, Celtic.]
A sword-bearer. [Not in use.] – Ainsworth.
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