While international nautical term, British ports (London, Liverpool, Bristol) and maritime heritage make port culture particularly British.
Port
Etymology & History
British left side of ship or fortified wine. British dual nautical and drink meaning. Port wine Portuguese British import. Shipping port British maritime. Reflects British naval and wine vocabulary.
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General British
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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