Definition of: source

(sôrs, sōrs) noun
1. That from which any act, movement, or effect proceeds; an originator; creator; origin.
2. A place where something is found or whence it is taken or derived.
3. The spring or fountain from which a stream of water proceeds; a fountain-head; fountain.
4. A person, writing, or agency from which information is obtained.
5. The initiator of a payment, dividend, etc. [<OF, orig. pp. of sourdre rise <L surgere] Synonyms: beginning, fountain, fountain-head, origin, Spring. See BEGINNING, CAUSE. Antonyms: close, completion, conclusion, end, expiration, result, termination.