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

“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 Dale, Daphne

The Cordelier Fra Herv� had just raised the portiere and was about to step into the oratory, when he heard the young girl declare her name to be Cornelia Mirant.

From The Pocket Bible or Christian the Printer A Tale of the Sixteenth Century by Sue, Eug?ne

But as he pushed aside the portiere he beheld a pair of blue eyes which, he flattered himself, betrayed an expression of pleased expectancy—and his compunctions vanished.

From A Border Ruffian 1891 by Janvier, Thomas A. (Thomas Allibone)