founder

noun

a worker who makes metal castings

a person who founds or establishes some institution

inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse

verb

stumble and nearly fall

break down, literally or metaphorically

sink below the surface

fail utterly

Roots

fundusfound- · Latin · bottom

Synonyms for founder

originatorn establisherv creatorn initiatorn fathern inventorn organizern conceivern producern

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