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English word origin

Etymology of Port

Shortened form of Portsmouth.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
name

University of Portsmouth, used especially following post-nominal letters indicating status as a graduate.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Shortened form of Portsmouth.

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Source etymology 3

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name

Ellipsis of Port Adelaide Football Club.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of Port Adelaide.

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Source etymology 4

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name

Ellipsis of Port Macquarie.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of Port Macquarie.

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Source etymology 5

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name

Portugal, used on maps to indicate territories or possessions

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Shortened form of Portugal

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