oner

/ ˈwʌnə /

noun

1. a single continuous action (esp in the phrase down it in a oner )
2. an outstanding person or thing
3. a heavy blow

Word History and Origins

Origin of oner¹

C20: from one

Example Sentences

Summ′oner; Summ′ons, a summoning or an authoritative call: a call to appear, esp.

From Project Gutenberg

I ain' sayin' nuttin' agin Miss Angy, caze she wuz oner de Fitzhugh chillun, ef'n a wi'te nuss did riz 'er.

From Project Gutenberg

If I was oner them kind that wakes up in the night and thinks about the past, I'd blush in the dark for the fool I was.

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Such an one is a unique character, and is truly an At-oner, one who heals all wounds and binds up broken limbs.

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"Well—you give me a oner in the back—anyhow," said Kipps, taking stock of his damages.

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