PORTER, n. L. porta, a gate.
1. A man that has the charge of a door or gate a door-keeper.
2. One that waits at the door to receive messages.
3. L. porto. A carrier a person who carries or conveys burdens for hire.
4. A malt liquor which differs from ale and pale beer, in being made with high dried malt.
The King James Bible has stood its ground for nearly 400 years. However, during that time the English language has changed, and with it the meanings of some words it used. Here are more than 6,500 words whose definitions have changed since 1611.Wikipedia
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