portly

English

/ˈpɔːtli/, /ˈpɔɹtli/, /ˈpoːtliː/

adj
Definitions
  • Somewhat fat, pudgy, overweight.
  • (now) Having a dignified bearing; handsome, imposing.

Etymology

Suffix from English port (oporto).

Origin

English

port

Gloss

oporto

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