light porter

名词 n.
中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.
  1. A worker whose duties involve carrying light (i.e., not heavy) packages, as in a bank. obsolete
    — There is nothing exhilarating in caudle, nor enchanting in Kensington-gardens, when you are converted into a light porter of children.
  2. A type of porter ale lighter in color than the typical dark porter.
    — Nearly all bitter drinks are good.... Here at least I think England cannot match Ireland, for our stouts are, as a rule, too sweet and "clammy." But there used to be in the country districts a sort of light porter which was one of the most refreshing liquids conceivable for hot weather.

词形变化

light porters plural
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