1. plural of portance; bearing, deportment, or manner of carrying oneself
Usage: archaic or literary; often used to describe dignified or impressive bearing
2. plural of portance; the act or manner of carrying or transporting something
Usage: archaic; rare in modern usage

Examples

• The queen's noble portances commanded respect from all who entered the throne room.
• The soldiers maintained dignified portances despite the grueling march.
• Her graceful portances reflected years of training in etiquette.
• The ambassador's formal portances impressed the foreign dignitaries.
• Medieval texts often described the portances of knights and nobility.