fount
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/faʊnt/
source or origin
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fount' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'font,' where 'font' meant 'spring or fountain.'
Historical Evolution
'font' changed from Old French word 'font' and eventually became the modern English word 'fount'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'spring or fountain,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'source or origin of something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a source or origin of something.
The library is a fount of knowledge.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39