Cŏl'pōrt-eur or Cŏl'pōrt-er, n.

(Synop., § 130), n. [Fr. colporteur, a carrier on his neck, from colporter, to carry on one's neck, from col, Lat. collum, neck, and porter, Lat. portare, to carry.] One who travels for the sale and distribution of religious tracts and books.