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portioner

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person who receives a portion or share of something

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning 2

The proprietor of a small portion of a larger piece of land; a laird of a small estate

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Usage: Scotland

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Meaning 3

A person, or a machine that delivers, or measures out portions

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree Latin portiōder. Old French porcionbor. Middle English porcioun English portion English -er English portioner From portion + -er.