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EXPRESS TRAIN

\ɛkspɹˈɛs tɹˈe͡ɪn], \ɛkspɹˈɛs tɹˈe‍ɪn], \ɛ_k_s_p_ɹ_ˈɛ_s t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_n]\

Definitions of EXPRESS TRAIN

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary

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Formerly, a railroad train run expressly for the occasion; a special train; now, a train run at express or special speed and making few stops.

2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
By Oddity Software

Formerly, a railroad train run expressly for the occasion; a special train; now, a train run at express or special speed and making few stops.

1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
By Noah Webster.

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