downcome
Americannoun
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a downcomer.
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Archaic. descent or downfall; comedown; humiliation.
noun
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archaic downfall
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another name for downcomer
Etymology
Origin of downcome
Example Sentences
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It was a sair downcome fra them to the Glasgo' pavements.
From Scottish sketches by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
John felt the humiliation of this downcome in a far keener way than David did.
From Scottish sketches by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston
It was 'an awfu downcome; they stared at each other without perfectly understanding the nature of my announcement.
From The Legendary and Poetical Remains of John Roby author of 'Traditions of Lancashire', with a sketch of his literary life and character by Roby, John
But little cause have I to speak, for I too am a downcome.
From The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies by Buchan, John
It was a downcome, though, for a man who had been proud of driving behind his own horseflesh to pack in among a crowd of the Barbie sprats.
From The House with the Green Shutters by Brown, George Douglas
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