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Etymology edit

From Middle French portance (a carrying, support), from porter (to carry), from Latin portare (carry, bear, convey).

Noun edit

portance (uncountable)

  1. (obsolete) The manner in which one carries oneself; behaviour.

Synonyms edit

  • port (also a dated/archaic sense)

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French edit

Etymology edit

From porter +‎ -ance.

Pronunciation edit

  • (file)

Noun edit

portance f (plural portances)

  1. lift (upward force, such as that which keeps an aircraft aloft)
  2. bearing pressure

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