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Webster 1913 Edition
Telpher
Tel′pher
,Noun.
[Gr. [GREEK] far, far off +
φέρειν
to bear.] 1.
(Elec.)
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.