The story
permanent (contrasted with the temporary way of a contractor) + way (as in railway)
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
permanent way
Today it means: The track and ballast (bed) of a railway. Full definition →
Today it means: The track and ballast (bed) of a railway. Full definition →
permanent (contrasted with the temporary way of a contractor) + way (as in railway)
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.