TELPHERING

Verb

telphering

present participle of telpher

Source: Wiktionary


TELPHER

Tel"pher, n. Etym: [Gr. (Elec.)

Definition: A contrivance for the conveyance of vehicles or loads by means of electricity. Fleeming Jenkin. Telpher line, or Telpher road, an electric line or road over which vehicles for carrying loads are moved by electric engines actuated by a current conveyed by the line.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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PRESTIGE

(noun) a high standing achieved through success or influence or wealth etc.; “he wanted to achieve power and prestige”


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