| portfolio | 1. A portable case for holding loose papers, prints, drawings, etc. 2. Hence: The office and functions of a minister of state or member of the cabinet; as, to receive the portfolio of war; to resign the portfolio. Origin: F. Portefeuille; porter to carry + feuille a leaf. See Port to carry, and Folio. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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