portefaix

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French

Etymology

From porte (carry) +‎ faix (burden, cargo).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɔʁ.tə.fɛ/
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Noun

portefaix m (plural portefaix)

  1. (archaic) porter
    Synonym: porteur

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