source

source [sôrs]

n.

[ME sours < OFr sourse < pp. of sourdre, to rise < L surgere: see SURGE]

1. a spring, fountain, etc. that is the starting point of a stream

2. that from which something comes into existence, develops, or derives [the sun is our source of energy, the source of a difficulty]

3.

a) any person, place, or thing by which something is supplied [a source of pleasure]

b) a person, book, document, etc. that provides information [to consult various sources]

4. the point or thing from which light rays, sound waves, etc. emanate

vt., vi.

sourced, sourcing Informal

☆ 1. to obtain (parts, materials, etc.) from a source of supply

☆ 2. to identify the source of (information, quotations, etc.)

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