intransitive verb pored, poring por′·ing

1. Now Rare to gaze intently
2. to read or study carefully: with over to pore over a book
3. to think deeply and thoroughly; ponder: with over

Etymology: ME poren < ?

noun

1. Obsolete a passage; channel
2. a tiny opening, usually microscopic, as in plant leaves or skin, through which fluids may be absorbed or discharged
3. a similar opening in rock or other substances

Etymology: ME < L porus < Gr poros < IE *poros, passage < base *per-, to bring through > fare