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fonte

/fɔ̃t/

noun, feminine/fɔ̃t/plural: fontes

melting, smelting, thawing; cast iron; font

Attested since the 15th century. Equivalent to fondre + -te.

noun, feminine/fɔ̃t/plural: fontes

holster (on saddle)

Borrowed from Italian fonda (“purse”), from Latin funda (“leather pocket, sling”).