came.
Used to indicate that the following event, period, or change in state occurred in the past, after a time of waiting, enduring, or anticipation
Meaning & usage
Used to indicate that the following event, period, or change in state occurred in the past, after a time of waiting, enduring, or anticipation
Where this word comes from
See come.
A grooved strip of metal, traditionally usually lead or brass and today sometimes stainless steel, used to hold panes of glass together in glazing.
Where this word comes from
Attested from the 17th century, of unknown origin. Possibly from kame (“a ridge”). Compare Scots came (“comb”), Scots kame (“combing; a ridge”), and Middle English camet (“silver”).
simple past of come
past participle of come
simple past of cum
Where this word comes from
See come.
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