porter's quarters at the main entrance of a college or other large building. the residence of a head of a college, especially at Cambridge. a North American Indian hut. a beaver's den.porter's quarters at the main entrance of a college or other large building. the residence of a head of a college, especially at Cambridge. a North American Indian hut. a beaver's den.porter's quarters at the main entrance of a college or other large building. the residence of a head of a college, especially at Cambridge. a North American Indian hut. a beaver's den.