Redcap
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-004732
A railway station porter whose job is to assist passengers with their luggage and other needs, historically identified by a red cap as part of their uniform. These individuals provide services such as carrying bags, guiding passengers to their trains, and offering general assistance. The red cap served as a clear visual identifier for their role.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-004732 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Rail equipment |
| Translations | German: Rotmütze; Spanish: redcap; French: redcap |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-004732",
"term": "Redcap",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A railway station porter whose job is to assist passengers with their luggage and other needs, historically identified by a red cap as part of their uniform. These individuals provide services such as carrying bags, guiding passengers to their trains, and offering general assistance. The red cap served as a clear visual identifier for their role.",
"subject": "Rail equipment",
"translations": {
"de": "Rotmütze",
"es": "redcap",
"fr": "redcap"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/redcap/"
}
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