founders'
|found/ers'|
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/ˈfaʊndərz/
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/ˈfaʊndəz/
(founder)
establish or fail
Etymology
Etymology Information
'founder' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'fondeur', where 'fondre' meant 'to melt or cast'.
Historical Evolution
'fondeur' transformed into the Middle English word 'foundour', and eventually became the modern English word 'founder'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to melt or cast metal', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who establishes something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural possessive form of 'founder', referring to something belonging to multiple founders.
The founders' vision was to create a sustainable community.
Last updated: 2025/02/10 05:31