A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Oncumming, vbl. n. [On adv. 3; Cumming vbl. n.] Coming forwards, advance, onset. —c1590 Fowler II. 103/2.
The survenew and oncumming of the Suisser armye
