comer

English

/ˈkʌmɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • One in a race who is catching up to others and shows promise of winning.
  • (figuratively) One who is catching up in some contest and has a likelihood of victory.
  • One who arrives.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English comere affix from English come (comer, arrival).

Origin

English

come

Gloss

comer, arrival

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