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munificence |
3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Munificence \Mu*nif"i*cence\, n. [Cf. L. munire to fortify.] Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] --Spenser. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Munificence \Mu*nif"i*cence\, n. [L. munificentia: cf F. munificence.] 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}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: munificence n : extremely liberal generosity of spirit [syn: {largess}, {largesse}, {magnanimity}, {openhandedness}]
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