Definitions For Oncome

Etymology 1

From Middle English oncomen, from {{inh, en, ang, oncuman}}, ancuman, t=to arrive, come upon, happen, from {{inh, en, gem-pro, *anakwemaną, t=to come to, come at, arrive}}, equivalent to {{af, en, on-, come}}. Cognate with {{cog, nl, aankomen, t=to arrive}}, {{cog, de, ankommen, t=to arrive}}, {{cog, sv, ankomma, t=to arrive}}.

Verb

oncomes , oncoming , oncame , oncome (intransitive, rare) To arrive; come to; come on.

Etymology 2

from {{etyl + enm + en}} oncome + + an attack, equivalent to on + come. compare {{cog + ang + ancuman + + to arrive, come upon, happen}}. more at {{l + en + ancome}}, {{l + en + income}}.

Noun

ONCOME (plural ONCOMEs) advent, 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. (dialectal) A mysterious disease or ailment. (dialectal) A heavy fall of rain or snow; cloudburst. (of a chimney) The lower edge of a fire-clay lining piece.