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chair car

noun

Railroads.
  1. a day coach having two adjustable seats on each side of a central aisle.
  2. (not in technical use) parlor car.


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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of chair car1

An Americanism dating back to 1865–70
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And Gray put himself through college as a Pullman "chair car attendant."

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Then after a few characteristic haughty remarks the Southerner went forward to the chair car and sat up all night.

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It was the chair car, and the one in which he naturally would expect her to ride.

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His pass from Matthewson won him a comfortable seat in the chair car, and he had a sound, refreshing nap by the time the 10.15 rolled into Stanley Junction.

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This last car of the special train was a day coach; but the light-hearted girls did not mind the lack of conveniences and comforts to be obtained in the chair cars.

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