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Definition of porter bar
porter bar Porter Por"ter, n. [F. porteur, fr. porter to carry, L.
portare. See Port to carry.]
1. A carrier; one who carries or conveys burdens, luggage,
etc.; for hire.
2. (Forging) A bar of iron or steel at the end of which a
forging is made; esp., a long, large bar, to the end of
which a heavy forging is attached, and by means of which
the forging is lifted and handled in hammering and
heating; -- called also porter bar.
3. A malt liquor, of a dark color and moderately bitter
taste, possessing tonic and intoxicating qualities.
Note: Porter is said to be so called as having been first
used chiefly by the London porters, and this
application of the word is supposed to be not older
than 1750.
