Meaning of Porterhouse | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A cut of beef taken from the thick end of the short loin; it has a T-shaped bone and a large piece of tenderloin; a porterhouse steak.
   Canada, US
2. A public house where porter was sold; often also served steaks, chops etc.
   Canada, US, historical

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Examples

“He contrived the same afternoon to introduce himself to one of the footmen of Lady Horatia at the porter house he frequented […].”

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