ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PORTER
From Old French portour, from Late Latin portātōr, from Latin portāre to carry.
WHAT DOES PORTER MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of porter in the English dictionary
The first definition of porter in the dictionary is a person employed to carry luggage, parcels, supplies, etc, esp at a railway station or hotel. Other definition of porter is a person employed to move patients from place to place. Porter is also a railway employee who waits on passengers, esp in a sleeper.
4 QUOTES WITH «PORTER»
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porter.
I sympathize with every kitchen porter.
When I die I want to decompose in a barrel of porter and have it served in all the pubs in Dublin.
Porter is my eldest child, and I tended to be fiercely protective when he was criticized. He actually was not a big complainer about school. Simply selective in what he chose to do and say.
I was involved in school plays, but when I left school I did a couple of odd jobs as a baker's apprentice and then as a fruit market porter in Manchester.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PORTER»
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Understanding Michael
Porter: The Essential Guide to ...
Eminently readable, this book will enable every manager in your organization to grasp Porter’s ideas—and swiftly deploy them to drive your company’s success.
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Designing for the Social Web
Inside, you’ll discover: • The real reasons why people participate online and the psychology behind them • The Usage Lifecycle—or how people use your web application over time • How to get people past that trickiest of hurdles: ...
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London: A Social History
Roy Porter touches the pulse of his hometown and makes it our own, capturing London's fortunes, people, and imperial glory with vigor and wit. 58 photos.
Porter reviews the history of George Washington's favorite beer and teaches you how to create this rich, full-bodied ale for your own enjoyment.
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Competitive Strategy: Techniques for Analyzing Industries ...
The ideas in the book address the underlying fundamentals of competition in a way that is independent of the specifics of the ways companies go about competing. Competitive Strategy has filled a void in management thinking.
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Ten Things I Learned from Bill
Porter: The Inspiring True ...
One of those people was Shelly Brady, first hired by Porter as a typist and driver, later to become his great friend. In this inspiring book, she brings together his lessons.
This collection captures Porter's unique ability to bridge theory and practice. Each of the articles has not only shaped thinking, but also redefined the work of practitioners in its respective field.
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Competitive Advantage of Nations: Creating and Sustaining ...
Hundreds of cluster initiatives have flourished throughout the world. In an era of intensifying global competition, this pathbreaking book on the new wealth of nations has become the standard by which all future work must be measured.
This book features a teaser chapter from Waking Storms, the sequel to this sensational debut novel.
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Young Children's Behaviour: Practical Approaches for ...
"In the third edition of this landmark test, Louise Porter draws on current, evidence-based research to explore prominent theories about young children's behaviour.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PORTER»
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porter is used in the context of the following news items.
Tod's Clothing Is Finally Available Online, Exclusively at Net-A-Porter
Following in the footsteps of Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana and Tom Ford, Tod's is turning to Net-A-Porter for an exclusive e-commerce partnership. «New York Observer, Jul 15»
Porter man charged in parking-lot attack on woman
A Porter man was being held Monday in the Montgomery County jail on an aggravated robbery charge after authorities say he robbed, and ... «Chron.com, Jul 15»
Dr Mark Porter: Why using nitrous oxide is no laughing matter
Reports that another British teenager has died after inhaling laughing gas have fuelled concerns about the latest craze sweeping the party ... «The Times, Jul 15»
BFFs Amy Huberman and Dawn O'Porter reunite in New York with …
BFFs Amy Huberman and Dawn O'Porter reunite in New York with BOD ... close friends, actor Chris O'Dowd and broadcaster Dawn O'Porter. «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
Law & Order: Opiate antidote used again in Porter County
A Porter County Sheriff's Department deputy used Naloxone, an opiate antidote, on Sunday, the third time the drug has been used to stop a ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
Ray Rice deserves second chance, says anti-violence group
Tony Porter and Ted Bunch, co-founders of A Call To Men, each of whom has worked with Rice since November, believe that Rice deserves an ... «ESPN, Jul 15»
Asher Keddie among celebrities in crowd for upcoming Net-A-Porter …
THE yachts may be the stars of Audi Hamilton Island Race Week but Net-A-Porter could steal the show this year with the retailer set to bring ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
Ref ready to tee off
A National Hockey League referee is among a handful of Canadians who are slated to participate in the Porter Cup amateur golf tournament. «St. Catharines Standard, Jul 15»
DJ Porter Robinson Is A Massive Geek
You wouldn't know it from looking at him, but DJ Porter Robinson is a game-loving, Avril Lavigne-listening super-geek. Porter Robinson's first ... «Gizmodo Australia, Jul 15»
The Wings of Freedom Tour returns to Porter County
PORTER COUNTY | The Wings of Freedom tour is bringing a rare bomber and fighter aircraft as part of its 110-city nationwide tour. Read more. «nwitimes.com, Jul 15»