De*port"ment (?), n. [F.
déportement misconduct, OF., demeanor. See
Deport.] Manner of deporting or demeaning one's self;
manner of acting; conduct; carriage; especially, manner of acting
with respect to the courtesies and duties of life; behavior;
demeanor; bearing.
The gravity of his deportment carried him safe
through many difficulties.
Swift.