oneway

[wuhn-wey] Origin

one-way

[wuhn-wey]
adjective
1.
moving, or allowing movement in one direction only: a one-way street.
2.
valid for travel in one direction only: a one-way ticket. Compare round trip.
3.
without a reciprocal feeling, responsibility, relationship, etc.: It's a one-way friendship.
4.
not intended for return to a seller, dealer, etc., for reuse; disposable: one-way bottles.

Origin:
1815–25
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Oneway is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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Word Origin & History

one-way
1906, in ref. to travel tickets; 1914 in ref. to streets; 1940 in ref. to windows, mirrors, etc.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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