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noun \ˈfänt\

Definition of FONT

1
a : a receptacle for baptismal water b : a receptacle for holy water c : a receptacle for various liquids
2
: source, fountain <a font of information>
— font·al \ˈfän-təl\ adjective

Origin of FONT

Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin font-, fons, from Latin, fountain
First Known Use: before 12th century

Rhymes with FONT

aunt, daunt, flaunt, fount, gaunt, taunt, vaunt, want, wont

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