of find-imp. & p. p. of find.-to form by melting a metal, and pouring it into a mold; to cast.-a thin, single-cut file for combmakers.-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.-to take the ffirst 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.