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newcome en · ADJ · etymology 1

Etymology

From Middle English neowecomen, from Old English nīwcumen, nīwancumen (“newly come, just arrived”), equivalent to new- + come.

Meanings

1. Just arrived; lately come.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most newcome	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more newcome	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic
new-come		alternative	lexicographic

newcome en · NOUN · etymology 2

Etymology

From Middle English neowecomen, from Old English nīwcumen, nīwancumen (“new-comer, neophyte, novice”).

Meanings

1. A stranger newly arrived; a newcomer.
2. (dialectal) The time at which any fruit comes into season.

Forms

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newcomes	Number=Plur		lexicographic
new-come		alternative	lexicographic