ANCOME

Etymology

Noun

ancome (plural ancomes)

(obsolete) A small inflammatory swelling, arising suddenly.

Anagrams

• came on, coname, oncame

Source: Wiktionary


An"come, n. Etym: [AS. ancuman, oncuman, to come.]

Definition: A small ulcerous swelling, coming suddenly; also, a whitlow. [Obs.] Boucher.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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