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It is not only important, but, in a degree necessary, that the people of this country, should have an American Dictionary of the English language; for, although the body of the language is the same as in England, and it is desirable to perpetuate that sameness, yet some differences must exist. Language is the expression of ideas; and if the people of one country cannot preserve an identity of ideas, they cannot retain an identity of language. |
PORTFOLIO, n. [L. folium.] A case of the size of a large book, to keep loose papers in.
To have or hold the portfolio, is to hold the office of minister of foreign affairs.
A
portable case for holding loose papers, prints, drawings,
etc.
Hence: The office and functions of a
minister of state or member of the cabinet; as, to receive the
portfolio of war; to resign the portfolio.
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