porteur

carrier (one who carries); porter (person who carries luggage and related objects); bringer; bearer; wearer (one who wears)

“chaise à porteurs” — sedan chair

Inherited from Old French portour, from Late Latin portātōrem, from Latin portō. Equivalent to porter + -eur.

carrying (in the process or carrying); booming, flourishing, high-growth

“une mère porteuse”

Inherited from Old French portour, from Late Latin portātōrem, from Latin portō. Equivalent to porter + -eur.