apport

/ əˈpɔːt /

noun

1. 1. the production of objects by apparently supernatural means at a spiritualists' seance
   2. the objects produced
2. obsolete.
   bearing; demeanour
3. obsolete.
   plural things brought as offerings; revenues

Word History and Origins

Origin of apport¹

C15: from Old French aport, from aporter (vb), from Latin ad- + portāre to carry

Example Sentences

Ils me donnerent parolle d'ainsy faire le tout; ce neantmoins, le languissant ne nous fut apport que deux jours aprs.

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La vieille mre est sujett des maux d'estomac, et je lui ai apport un pot de confection d'hyacinthe.

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I have been reading Bailey's record, however, and I cannot doubt that he has been a great apport medium.

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Le corps du duc Guillaume fut apport Rouen et inhum dans la cathdrale.

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Rita will remain with them until peace is assured, or until your emissaries apport distinct advice.

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