Pōrt-fōl'io or Pōrt-fōl'i-o, n.

(fōl'yo), or Pōrt-fōl'i-o, n. [Fr. porte-feuille, from porter, to bear, carry, Lat. portare, and feuille, a leaf, Lat. folium, pl. folia.]

1. A portable case for keeping loose papers in.
2. Hence, a collection of prints, designs, and the like; as, to have a valuable portfolio.
3. Hence, also, the office and functions of a minister of state or member of the cabinet; as, to receive the portfolio of war; to resign the portfolio.