Meaning of light porter | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A worker whose duties involve carrying light (i.e., not heavy) packages, as in a bank.
   obsolete
2. A type of porter ale lighter in color than the typical dark porter.

Examples

“There is nothing exhilarating in caudle, nor enchanting in Kensington-gardens, when you are converted into a light⟳ porter of children.”

“The light⟳ porter placed the tea-tray on it [the table], knuckling his forehead as a form⟳ of homage.”

“Nearly all bitter drinks are good.... Here at least I think⟳ England cannot match⟳ Ireland, for our stouts are, as a rule⟳, too sweet and "clammy." But there used to be in the country districts a sort⟳ of light⟳ porter which was one of the most refreshing liquids conceivable for hot weather.”

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