Fonds

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of fond form-of, plural
  2. 2
    The entire collection of the records originating from the same creator; an archive term used to describe a collection of papers that originate from the same source.

Etymology

Etymology 1

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Etymology 2

From French fonds. Doublet of fund.

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