'Portliness' definitions:

Definition of 'Portliness'

From: GCIDE
  • Portliness \Port"li*ness\, n.
  • 1. The quality or state of being portly; dignity of mien or of personal appearance; stateliness. [1913 Webster]
  • Such pride is praise; such portliness is honor. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. Bulkiness; corpulence. [1913 Webster]