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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin ostiārius, from ostium. Doublet of huissier.
Pronunciation
Noun
ostiaire m (plural ostiaires)
- (historical, Ancient Rome or archaic) porter, doorman, ostiary
- Synonym: portier
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