An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

To approach or move toward a particular person or place.

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.E. cuman “come, approach, arrive;” cf. Du. komen, Ger. kommen, Goth. qiman; cognate with Pers. âmadan, as below.

Etymology (PE): Âmadan “to come, to occur;” Mid.Pers. âmatan;
O.Pers. gam- “to come; to go;” Av. gam- “to come; to go,” jamaiti “goes;” Proto-Iranian *āgmatani; Skt. gamati “goes;” Gk. bainein “to go, walk, step;” L. venire “to come;” Tocharian A käm- “to come;” O.H.G. queman “to come;” E. come; PIE root *gwem- “to go, come.”