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† ˈport-glaive Obs.
[ad. F. porte-glaive: see porte- and glaive.]
A sword-bearer; a member of the military and religious Order of the Knights Sword-bearers founded 1201 in Livonia.
1656Blount Glossogr., Portglaive, a Sword-bearer. 1725Coats Dict. Her. s.v., Knights of the Order of the Port⁓glaive, or Sword-Bearers in Poland, in Latin called Ensiferi. 1755Johnson, Portglave, a sword bearer. |