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 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 Sue, Eug?ne

If that is good the rug or portiere or table-cover is beautiful.

From How to make rugs by Wheeler, Candace

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)