Portar

Portar was a historical rank in Wallachia, generally equivalent to gate keeper. The portar was in charge of receiving and accompanying foreign dignitaries sent to the court of Wallachia. Due to these attributions, a good knowledge of the Turkish language was mandatory. In the 16th century, the portar also had the function of master of ceremonies. He also was in charge of determining the limits of land properties in care of litigation.

The equivalent function in Moldavia was ușier.