downcome

noun

down·​come

ˈdau̇nˌkəm

plural -s

1

archaic : a coming down : descent : sudden fall : downfall, overthrow

2

: downcomer sense a

Word History

Etymology

Middle English (Scots) douncome, from Middle English doun down + come action of coming, alteration (influenced by comen to come) of kime, from Old English cyme, from cuman to come

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!