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B2
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/fɑːnt/
🇬🇧
/fɒnt/
typeface or baptismal receptacle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'font' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'fons,' where 'fons' meant 'fountain or spring.'
Historical Evolution
'fons' changed from the Old French word 'font' and eventually became the modern English word 'font'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fountain or spring,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to typography and baptismal receptacles.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a set of type of one particular face and size.
The document was printed in a 12-point Times New Roman font.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/01/18 21:27