portmanteau
English
/pɔːtˈmæn.təʊ/, /pɔːɹtˈmæntoʊ/
noun
Definitions
- A large travelling case usually made of leather, and opening into two equal sections.
- (Australia) A schoolbag.
- (archaic) A hook on which to hang clothing.
Etymology
Borrowed from French portemanteau (coat stand).
Origin
French
portemanteau
Gloss
coat stand
Timeline
Distribution of cognates by language
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Cognates and derived terms
- manteau French
- portemanteau French
- porter French