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English word origin

Etymology of comes

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of come

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

The answer to the theme, or dux, in a fugue.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Latin comes (“a companion”). Doublet of comte, conte, and count.

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