Rē-sōurce′, n.
(114), n. [Fr. ressource, from O. Fr. ressourdre, to spring forth or up again, from re, again, and sourdre, to spring forth. See SOURCE.]
Sense 1. That from which any thing springs forth; hence, that to which one resorts, or on which one depends for supply or support; resort; dependence.
Pallas viewed His foes pursuing and his friends pursued; Used threatening, mixed with prayers, his last resource. Dryden.
Sense 2. (pl.) Pecuniary means; funds; money, or any property that can be converted into supplies; means of raising money or supplies; means; supplies; capabilities of producing wealth, or to supply necessary wants; available means or capabilities of any kind.
Scotland by no means escaped the fate ordained for every country which is connected, but not incorporated, with another country of greater resources. Macaulay.
Synonyms—Expedient; resort; means; contrivance; device.