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railwayac en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of railway + maniac?

Meanings

  1. (dated) A railway enthusiast.
    • Roger Lloyd's books on railways are an abiding delight to 'railwayacs' and the latest, 'Railwaymen's Gallery' (George Allen and Unwin), is well up to standard. 1953, The Quarterly Review, volumes 291-292, page 547:
    • Both railway officers and railwayacs will find much useful information in Mr. Sekon's latest addition to his list of contributions to railway literature. 1901, The Railway Magazine, volume 8, page 134:

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Synonyms

railfan