| 释义 |
fount
I. \ˈfau̇nt\ noun
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Etymology: Middle English, baptismal font, source, from Old French font, from Latin font-, fons fountain, spring; probably akin to Sanskrit dhanvati it flows
1.
a. : a fountain or spring
b. : a reservoir for liquids: as
(1) : the oil reservoir of a lamp
(2) : inkwell
(3) : a drinking vessel for poultry; especially : one maintaining a constant water level by gravity feed
2. : something that resembles a spring or reservoir : source
< the people were sovereign, the sole fount of power — John Buchan >
II. \ˈfänt, ˈfau̇nt\ noun
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Etymology: French fonte, from Middle French, act or process of casting or founding — more at font
Britain : a font of type |