portress
/ˈpɔrtrəs/
noun
- A woman who serves as a porter or gatekeeper, especially at a convent, hotel, or large building.
- The portress kept a careful log of everyone who entered the building.
- The portress greeted visitors at the entrance of the convent.
- She worked as a portress at the old hotel, opening the heavy iron gate for guests.
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