单词 | parliamentary train |
释义 | parliamentary trainnow historical noun A train carrying passengers at a rate not exceeding one penny per mile, which, by a British Act of Parliament of 1844 (7 & 8 Victoria c. 85), every railway company was obliged to run daily each way over its system. OriginMid 19th century; earliest use found in Bradshaw's Railway Guide. |
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