Definitions For Oncome

Etymology 1

From Middle English oncomen, from , ancuman, t=to arrive, come upon, happen, from , equivalent to . Cognate with , , .

Verb

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

Etymology 2

From oncome + + an attack, equivalent to on + come. Compare . More at , .

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.

Synonyms

outburst outgush advent, arrival

Anagrams

come on, come-on