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railcard

rail·card [ ráyl krd ] (plural rail·cards)


noun 
Definition:
 
identity card allowing reduced fares: an identity card allowing the holder, e.g. a student, senior citizen, or family group, to buy railroad tickets at reduced rates, usually restricted to off-peak travel times

[Late 20th century. <rail1]
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