Meaning of porter's knot | Babel Free

Definitions

A double shoulder pad worn with a strap around the forehead, used by hawkers and market porters for supporting burdens on the head.

obsolete

Examples

“Mr. Wilcox, the bookseller, on being informed by him that his intention was to get his livelihood as an authour, eyed his robust frame attentively, and with a significant look, said, ‘You had better buy a porter's knot.’”

CEFR level