2. (Eccl.) See Portionist, 2.

Por"tion*ist (?), n. 1. A scholar at Merton College, Oxford, who has a

certain academical allowance or portion; -- corrupted into postmaster.

Shipley.

2. (Eccl.) One of the incumbents of a benefice which has two or more

rectors or vicars.

Por"tion*less, a. Having no portion.

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