Ouija
The origin and history of Ouija.
Etymology
Contrary to the popular belief that it blends French oui and German ja (both meaning "yes"), the name reportedly came from a word the board itself spelled out when asked what it should be called, during an 1890s séance.
Class of 1890
Ouija first entered the language around 1890. Other words from the same year:
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