oncoming

Definition

Approach, onset

Etymology

From Middle English on comynge, oncomynge, oncoomynge; equivalent to on- + coming (noun).

Example Sentences

• "Some man that wayfaring was stood by housedoor at night's oncoming."
• "When she saw the oncoming of the armed men, with the King shining at their head, Little-Foot was again thrown into terror and begged her brother to escape while there was yet time […]"
• "Instead, the sound of muffled drums Inside myself: I have to lean And listen as my strength succumbs, To hear what these oncomings mean."