† parlour cattle-carn.Obsolete a railway car for cattle providing more than usual comfort for the animals travelling in it (see quot. 1881).Apparently an isolated use.
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1881 Chicago Times 30 Apr. The first parlor cattle-car left to-night for New York... The cattle are in separate compartments, and are to be bedded, watered, and groomed on the cars.