1. (imp. & p. p.) of Find.

2. (v.) imp. & p. p. of Find.

3. (v. t.) To form by melting a metal, and pouring it into a mold; to cast.

4. (n.) A thin, single-cut file for combmakers.

5. (v. i.) To lay the basis of; to set, or place, as on something solid, for support; to ground; to establish upon a basis, literal or figurative; to fix firmly.

6. (v. i.) To take the first steps or measures in erecting or building up; to furnish the materials for beginning; to begin to raise; to originate; as, to found a college; to found a family.