MUNIFICENCE

munificence, largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness

(noun) liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology 1

Noun

munificence (usually uncountable, plural munificences)

The quality of being munificent; generosity.

Etymology 2

Noun

munificence

(obsolete) Means of defence; fortification.

Source: Wiktionary


Mu*nif"i*cence, n. Etym: [Cf. L. munire to fortify.]

Definition: Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] Spenser.

Mu*nif"i*cence, n. Etym: [L. munificentia: cf. F. munificence.]

Definition: The quality or state of being munificent; a giving or bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity. The virtues of liberality and munificence. Addison.

Syn.

– Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity; bounty; bounteousness. See Benevolence.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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