fount
fount Lexical Profile
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• noun
A prolific source, origin, or wellspring of a desirable quality, such as knowledge, wisdom, or inspiration.
"The retired professor remained a fount of historical knowledge for the entire department."
A natural spring or fountain of water issuing from the earth (used chiefly in literary or poetic contexts).
"The weary travelers rested beside a clear mountain fount shaded by ancient pines."
British A complete assortment of type of a particular design and size used in printing; a font.
"The master printer selected a classic serif fount for the limited-edition book."
Word Nuance & Usage
In modern usage, 'fount' is primarily used figuratively in phrases like 'a fount of wisdom' or 'a fount of knowledge', whereas 'fountain' is preferred for physical water structures. In British English printing, 'fount' (pronounced like 'font') is a traditional variant spelling of 'font' (a set of type).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Dating back to the late 16th century as a poetic shortening of 'fountain', the word also draws directly from the Old English 'funt' and Latin 'fons' (stem 'font-'), meaning a spring or source of water.