What is the meaning of the word "fount"?
"fount" conveys the idea of an origin or supply of something that flows or is dispensed.
Definitions:
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A source or origing from which something valuable flows or emerges.
NOUN
- She is a fount of knowledge when it comes to ancient history.
- She is a fount of knowledge when it comes to ancient history.
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Used interchangeably with "font", particularly in British English, to refer to a set of type or characters in printing. NOUN
- The old printing press used a classic fount for all its publications.
- The old printing press used a classic fount for all its publications.
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Used to describe someone or something that provides a continuous and abundant supply of a particular quality, such as wisdom, inspiration, or creativity. NOUN
- The library is a fount of information for researchers and students alike.
- The library is a fount of information for researchers and students alike.