"Pennsy" meaning in English

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Proper name

Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Pennsy
  1. (rail transport, dated) a nickname for the Pennsylvania Railroad. Tags: dated Categories (topical): Rail transportation
    Sense id: en-Pennsy-en-name-bG6uOqJk Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: rail-transport, railways, transport

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