The source
Example: The source of this old document is a famous library.
Definition
"The source" in a historical context refers to the original document, artifact, or piece of evidence from which information is obtained to study or understand past events. It serves as the foundation for historical research and interpretation.
Etymology
The term "the source" originates from the Old French word 'sourse,' meaning a spring or fountain, which in turn comes from the Latin 'surgere,' meaning to rise. Historically, it metaphorically evolved to denote the origin or starting point of information or knowledge.
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"The source" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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