First Known Use: before 12th century
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noun \ˈfänt\
Definition of FONT
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a : a receptacle for baptismal water b : a receptacle for holy water c : a receptacle for various liquids
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Origin of FONT
Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin font-, fons, from Latin, fountain
2font
noun
Definition of FONT
: an assortment or set of type or characters all of one style and sometimes one size
Origin of FONT
French fonte, from Middle French, act of founding, from Vulgar Latin *fundita, feminine of funditus, past participle of Latin fundere to found, pour — more at found
First Known Use: circa 1688
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noun \ˈfänt\
Definition of FONT for Kids
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: a basin to hold water for baptism
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: source 1 <a font of information>
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