comer

name

1. A surname.
2. A male given name transferred from the surname.

noun

Etymology: From Middle English comere, equivalent to come + -er.

1. One in a race who is catching up to others and shows promise of winning.
2. An ambitious person; one who is catching up in some contest and has a likelihood of victory;

   “This guy is is a real comer.”

   “The transition from comer to also-ran can be quick.”

3. One who arrives.

   “The champ will face all comers.”

   “It was soon apparent that no every day comer was at the door. One servant whispered […] it was the bishop […]”