"Peter Witt" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Peter Witts [plural]
Etymology: Introduced by Cleveland Railway commissioner Peter Witt (1869-1948). Head templates: {{en-noun}} Peter Witt (plural Peter Witts)
  1. (US, historical) A kind of streetcar distinguished from other streetcars of the era by its use of the center door as an exit only, with a conductor stationed inside just in front of the door. Wikipedia link: Peter Witt streetcar Tags: US, historical

Inflected forms

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