[Lexicog] come as preposition

[John Roberts]

Ken Hill asked:
> Is "come" in this usage ("come fall") recognized by (any) English language
> dictionaries?

Yes, NODE has
preposition (informal) when a specified time is reached or event happens: 'I
don't think that they'll be far away from honours come the new season.'

COBUILD doesn't seem to have this usage. CHAMBERS describes this usage but
doesn't categorize 'come' as a preposition. It just says 'only 3rd pers
sing'.

John Roberts




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