bullgine

English

Etymology

Blend of bull +‎ engine

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈbʊld͡ʒaɪn/

Noun

bullgine (plural bullgines)

1. (US, slang, obsolete) A steam locomotive.
   • 1929, The Conductor and Brakeman, volumes 46-47, page 425:

     Undoubtedly they were leaning far out of the windows, peering for signals, in momentary relaxation from the strain of nursing the slipping "bullgines" up the hill.

Alternative forms

• bulgine