Obs. In 5–6 aport. [a. OF. aport action of bringing, what is brought, revenue (Cotgr.), f. aporter: see next, and AP- pref.1]
1. Bearing, carriage, demeanor.
a. 1423. James I., King’s Q., II. xxxi. In hir was ȝouth, beautee, with humble aport.
1519. Horman, Vulg., 19 b. The great Turke shall hastely abate his hye aport.
1606. B. Barnes, Offices, 18. This outward apport of their degrees and riches.
2. pl. Things brought; offerings; revenues; aids.
1481. Caxton, Myrr., II. xviii. 106. Thyder [to helle] come all euylles and all the euyll apportes.
1530. in Rymer Fœdera (1710), XIV. 372. Pensions, Portions, Apportes, Rentes.
