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Definition of Portmanteaux
1. portmanteau [n] - See also: portmanteau
Lexicographical Neighbors of Portmanteaux
Literary usage of Portmanteaux
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Handbook of Rome and Its Environs by John Murray (Firm) (1871)
"KNAPSACKS portmanteaux BAGS STIFF OR ЫМ[>. OF ALL PATTERNS. OF ALL KINDS.
Intending Tourists are respectfully invited to visit this Establishment before ..."
2. Official Report of the National Australasian Convention Debates: Sydney, 2 by New South Wales (1891)
"... until the Convention has clone its labours, of seeing the pattern of their
portmanteaux. Now, there was another portion of the President's address which ..."
3. Handbook for Travellers in Norway by John Murray (Firm) (1880)
"KNAPSACKS portmanteaux BAOS AN EXTENSIVE STOCK OF TRAVELLERS' REQUISITES TO SELECT
FROM. American and Cabin Trunks, Air Cushions and Pillows. ..."
4. Handbook of the Panjáb, Western Rajpútáná, Kashmír, and Upper Sindh by John Murray (Firm), Edward B. Eastwick (1883)
"... Couriers' ^g*ntg, LEE & CARTER, 440, WEST STRAND, LONDON (Nearly opposite the
Charing Cross Hotel). KNAPSACKS portmanteaux STIFF OK LIMP. ..."
5. A Handbook for Travellers in Devonshire by John Murray (Firm) (1887)
"KNAPSACKS portmanteaux STIFF OB LIMP. BAGS OF ALL PATTERNS. OF ALL KINDS.
Intending Tourists are respectfully invited to visit this Establishment before ..."
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