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Pullman

noun Pull·man \ˈpu̇l-mən\

Definition of PULLMAN

: a railroad passenger car with specially comfortable furnishings for day or especially for night travel

: a large suitcase

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George M. Pullman

First Known Use: 1867

biographical name Pull·man \ˈpu̇l-mən\

George Mortimer 1831–1897 Am. inventor

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geographical name Pull·man \ˈpu̇l-mən\

city SE Washington S of Spokane pop 29,799

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