Definition of ONCOME

oncome

Plural: oncomes

Verb

  • To arrive; come to; come on.

Noun

  • Advent, arrival, approach; onset.
  • The commencement or initial stages of a business, especially of one which requires great exertion.
  • The setting about of an action; development; progress.
  • An attack; an attack or onset of a disease, fit, or episode.
  • A mysterious disease or ailment.
  • A heavy fall of rain or snow; cloudburst.
  • The lower edge of a fire-clay lining piece.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English oncomen, from Old English oncuman, ancuman (“to arrive, come upon, happen”), from Proto-Germanic *anakwemaną (“to come to, come at, arrive”), equivalent to on- + come. Cognate with Dutch aankomen (“to arrive”), German ankommen (“to arrive”), Swedish ankomma (“to arrive”).

Scrabble Score: 10

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Words With Friends Score: 0

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