ONCOME

oncome

Noun

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

Verb

  1. To arrive; come to; come on.


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