porchwatchful
/ˈpɔːtʃˈwɒtʃfəl/adjectiveVerified NewAlso in: Haustürwach (Deutsch) · portaviso (Español) · perronvigie (Français)
Describing the quiet guardianship of the pensioner who sits where the street passes and sees everything.
The porchwatchful chair is the street's observatory. Its occupant knows the milk float's schedule and each dog's grievances, and files daily reports that keep the street kind. When the chair is empty for a day, two doors knock, which is the system working both ways.
Etym. — porch + watchful — the sentry of the front step, at rest.
Rel. — porchfriendly
Novelty check: APPROVE
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