Where does the word 'font' come from?

Answer 1

The English word font in the definition of a fountain comes to us from the Old English word font, from the Latin fons.

The English word font, meaning "typeface", comes to us from the 1680s Middle French word fonte, the feminine past participle of fondre, meaning "to melt", because all the letters were cast at the same time.

Answer 2

The word 'font' comes from the Latin word 'fons' or 'fontis', which means "fountain" or "source". It originally referred to the location where water was obtained, and later came to be used metaphorically to refer to the source of words or letters. In the context of typography, 'font' refers to a set of characters with a consistent typeface, size, and style.

Answer 3

The word "font" originates from the Latin word "fons," meaning fountain or source. In the context of typography, it refers to a set of characters with a specific style and size.