First Known Use: 15th century
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portly
adjective port·ly \ˈpȯrt-lē\
: having a round and somewhat fat body
port·li·erport·li·est
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3port
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portly
adjective port·ly \ˈpȯrt-lē\
port·li·erport·li·est
Definition of PORTLY for Kids
: having a round and heavy body : somewhat fat
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