Английский Этимологический словарь - porter (1)

- "person who carries," 1263, from Anglo-Fr. portour, O.Fr. porteor, from L.L. portatorem (acc. portator) "one who carries," from L. portare "to carry," from PIE base *por- "going, passage." Meaning "doorkeeper, janitor," is 1180s, from Anglo-Fr. portour, from O.Fr. portier, from L.L. portarius "gatekeeper," from L. porta "gate."