1: a large suitcase
2: a word or morpheme whose form and meaning are
derived from a blending of two or more distinct forms or
words(as smog from smoke and fog)
Etymology:
Middle French portemanteau, from porter to carry
+ manteau mantle, from Latin mantellum — more at port
This week's show takes a quieter, mellower tone. The components of
this Deedlecast are each blends of two or more distinct sounds or
songs, portmanteaux themselves.
In fact, even the words Deedlecast and podcast are
portmateaux.