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Definition of: portmanteau
(pôrt·man′tō, pōrt-) noun plural ·teaus or ·teaux (-tōz)
1. Originally, a case for carrying clothing, etc., behind a saddle.
2. An oblong leather suitcase, hinged at the back, and fitted with catches, straps, and a lock, and with handles by which it can be carried. [<MF <porter carry (<L portare) + manteau a coat <OF mantel a mantle]
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