portiere
Example Sentences
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Meantime, the prince retrieved his priceless paintings and handmade clothes from the portiere, or janitor, who had helpfully hidden them when the inspector called.
From Time Magazine Archive
He thought he saw Cathy’s door close very silently, but perhaps the leaping candlelight had fooled his eyes, for a portiere seemed to move too.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
A portiere prevented anything being seen in the chamber beyond.
From Sunrise by William Black
A second later he pushed his head through the portiere and repeated: "No, sir; all is not lost!"
From The Executioner's Knife Or Joan of Arc by Eug?ne Sue
“We will draw this portiere across the doorway, and no gentleman would think of entering,” said Lib.
From Our Young Folks at Home and Abroad by Daphne Dale
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