Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for PORT-MAN'TEAU
PORT-MAN'TEAU, n. [Fr. porte-manteau, from porter, to carry, and manteau, a cloke, L. mantele, It. mantello. It is often pronounced portmantle.]
A bag usually made of leather, for carrying apparel and other furniture on journeys, particularly on horseback.
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