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   Portable , a. [L. portabilis, fr. portare to carry: cf. F. portable. See Port demeanor.]
    Capable of being borne or carried; easily transported; conveyed without difficulty; as, a portable bed, desk, engine.
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   Possible to be endured; supportable. [Obs.]
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   How light and portable my pain seems now!
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   Portable forge. See under Forge. -- Portable steam engine. See under Steam engine.
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