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fount

 

[ faสŠnt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

source of water

A fount is often referred to as a spring or source, specifically one that provides water. It can be a natural occurrence where water flows from the ground, often associated with a refreshing or life-giving quality. In literature and poetry, a fount can symbolize inspiration or creativity. The term may also refer to a fountain, which is an architectural feature designed to distribute water in an aesthetically pleasing way.

Synonyms

fountain, source, spring, well.

Examples of usage

  • The village was built around a crystal clear fount.
  • He found inspiration at the fount of knowledge in the library.
  • The fount gushed forth, creating a soothing sound.
  • Children played around the decorative fount in the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "fount" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น fonte

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฐเฅ‹เคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Quelle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ sumber

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะถะตั€ะตะปะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลบrรณdล‚o

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆบ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท source

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fuente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kaynak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์›์ฒœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุตุฏุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zdroj

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zdroj

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆบๅคด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppspretta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐัั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™nbษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fuente

Etymology

The word 'fount' originates from the Old French term 'font', which translates to 'source'. This root can be traced back to the Latin 'fons, fontis', meaning 'spring' or 'source'. The earliest recorded use of 'fount' in English dates back to the early 15th century, primarily referring to a source of water or inspiration. Over time, it has evolved to encompass not only physical sources of water but also metaphorical ones representing origins of creativity and knowledge. The word is somewhat archaic today, often used in poetic or literary contexts, emphasizing its historical and cultural significance in the English language.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,922, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.