- port-warden
- port-reeve, or port-wardenAn officer maintained in some ports to oversee the administration of the local regulations; a sort of harbor-master
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
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Port warden — Port Port, n. [AS. port, L. portus: cf. F. port. See {Farm}, v., {Ford}, and 1st, 3d, & 4h {Port}.] 1. A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
port-reeve, or port-warden — An officer maintained in some ports to oversee the administration of the local regulations; a sort of harbor master … Black's law dictionary
port warden — noun Etymology: port (I) 1. Britain : an inspector of cargo and stowage 2. : an administrative officer in charge of the channels, facilities, and traffic of a port : harbor master … Useful english dictionary
Port — Port, n. [AS. port, L. portus: cf. F. port. See {Farm}, v., {Ford}, and 1st, 3d, & 4h {Port}.] 1. A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively. [1913 Webster] Peering… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Port bar — Port Port, n. [AS. port, L. portus: cf. F. port. See {Farm}, v., {Ford}, and 1st, 3d, & 4h {Port}.] 1. A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Port charges — Port Port, n. [AS. port, L. portus: cf. F. port. See {Farm}, v., {Ford}, and 1st, 3d, & 4h {Port}.] 1. A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Port of entry — Port Port, n. [AS. port, L. portus: cf. F. port. See {Farm}, v., {Ford}, and 1st, 3d, & 4h {Port}.] 1. A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Port toll — Port Port, n. [AS. port, L. portus: cf. F. port. See {Farm}, v., {Ford}, and 1st, 3d, & 4h {Port}.] 1. A place where ships may ride secure from storms; a sheltered inlet, bay, or cove; a harbor; a haven. Used also figuratively. [1913 Webster]… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
port-reeve — port reeve, or port warden An officer maintained in some ports to oversee the administration of the local regulations; a sort of harbor master … Black's law dictionary
warden — [wôrd′ n] n. [ME wardein < NormFr, warden (for OFr gardien): see GUARDIAN] 1. a person who guards, or has charge of, something; keeper, custodian, or special supervisory official [fire warden, game warden] 2. the chief administrative official… … English World dictionary
