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onset

on·set [ ón sèt ] (plural on·sets)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. start: the beginning of something, especially of something difficult or unpleasant
the onset of winter

2. initial military attack: an initial attack or assault in battle

[Early 16th century. <set1 (noun)]
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