I. onset ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: on + set, n. (after set on, v.)
1. : attack , assault
unable to withstand the onset of the army
2.
a. : beginning , commencement , start
the onset of winter
b. : the initial existence or symptoms of a disease
the onset of scarlet fever
c. : the initial formation of a speech sound
the onset of a voiceless consonant
3. : electronography
II. on·set ˈänˌset, -_sə̇t noun
Etymology: on + set, n.
chiefly Scotland : a farmhouse with its outbuildings