Portia

[ pawr-shuh, -shee-uh, pohr- ]

noun

1. the heroine of Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice, who, in one scene, disguises herself as a lawyer.
2. a woman lawyer.
3. a female given name.

Example Sentences

"We feel comfortable in our decision," said WTA chief executive Portia Archer.

From BBC

On the surface it appeared a relatively modest affair until you looked at the guest list – Oprah Winfrey, Ellen de Generes and her wife Portia de Rossi were there too.

From BBC

People could have also misjudged Portia de Rossi, who played Bluth sister Lindsay.

From Los Angeles Times

As for non-award-related trivia: DeGeneres, who presented “Arrested” with its award, would begin dating “Arrested” actress Portia de Rossi later in 2004.

From Los Angeles Times

Portia Allen-Kyle, chief of staff and interim head of external affairs at the racial justice nonprofit Color of Change, said the report’s findings were not surprising.

From Seattle Times