"The soules of Women and Lovers, are wrapt in the port-manque of their senses."
— Overbury, Sir Thomas (bap. 1581, d. 1613)
Work Title
Date
1614, 1638
Metaphor
"The soules of Women and Lovers, are wrapt in the port-manque of their senses."
Metaphor in Context
That the soules of Women and Lovers, are wrapt in the port-manque of their senses.
Categories
Provenance
Reading the OED: "portmanteau, n"
Citation
A VVife Novv the VVidovv of Sir Thomas Ouerburie. Being a Most Exquisite and Singular Poeme, of the Choyse of a Wife. Whereunto are added many Witty Characters, and Conceyted Newes; Written by Himselfe, and other Learned Gentlemen his Friendes.. (London: Printed by T.C. for Lawrenced Lisle, 1614). <Link to EEBO>
Date of Entry
11/22/2005
Date of Review
03/23/2009
