Etymology

portative

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Today it means: Portable. Full definition →

First used 14th c.Middle French portatif
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The story

  1. Middle French · derived fromportatif
  2. English todayportative

From Middle French portatif, corresponding to port + -ative.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 14th c. Portable.
  • 15th–19th c. Capable of holding up or carrying.

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