oncost

noun

plural -s
British
: indirect expense : overhead

Word History

Etymology

Middle English oncost, uncost, from Middle Dutch oncost extra charge, from on- un- (akin to Old English un-) + cost expense, charge, probably from Old French

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“Oncost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oncost. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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