downcome

[ doun-kuhm ]

noun

1. a downcomer.
2. Archaic. descent or downfall; comedown; humiliation.

downcome

/ ˈdaʊnˌkʌm /

noun

1. archaic.
   downfall
2. another name for downcomer

Word History and Origins

Origin of downcome¹

First recorded in 1505–15; down ¹ + come

Example Sentences

Ay, said Mrs. Bairnsfather, shaking her head pathetically, it has been a great grief to her this downcome of young Strathoran.

From Project Gutenberg

What a wretched downcome from that which Prince had enjoyed in 'life's young dream!'

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