founttain Meaning, Definition & Usage

Fount"tain noun

Etymology

F. fontaine, LL. fontana, fr. L. fons, fontis. See 2d Fount.

Definitions

1. A spring of water issuing from the earth.
2. An artificially produced jet or stream of water; also, the structure or works in which such a jet or stream rises or flows; a basin built and constantly supplied with pure water for drinking and other useful purposes, or for ornament.
3. A reservoir or chamber to contain a liquid which can be conducted or drawn off as needed for use; as, the ink fountain in a printing press, etc.
4. The source from which anything proceeds, or from which anything is supplied continuously; origin; source.

   Judea, the fountain of the gospel. Fuller.

   Author of all being, Fountain of light, thyself invisible. Milton.