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1. Etymology of the English word port

the English word port
derived from the Latin word portus (port, harbor; refuge)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *per-

Derivations in English

heliport, teleport, jetport, outport, seaport, spaceport, superport, carport, lakeport, ported, porting

Cognates

Dutch port, French port, German Port, German Porto, Italian porto, Norwegian porto, Swedish porto

Usage

Word found in Old English, Modern English

2. Etymology of the English word port

derived from the English word port

Derivations in English

aport

Usage

Word found in Array English

3. Etymology of the English word port

derived from the English word port

Derivations in English

gunport, porthole, porting

Usage

Word found in Array English

4. Etymology of the English word port

derived from the English word port

Derivations in English

portly

Usage

Word found in Array English



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