noun.
A rushing or setting upon; an attack; an assault; a storming; especially, the assault of an army.
noun.
The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
noun.
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
noun.
The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
noun.
A setting about; a beginning.
noun.
Anything set on, or added, as an ornament or as a useful appendage.
verb.
To assault; to set upon.
verb.
To set about; to begin.