TELPHERS

Noun

telphers

plural 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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