munificence

noun
/mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/

Etymology

From Middle French munificence, from Latin munificentia, from munus (“gift”) + facio (“to make”).

  1. derived from munificentia
  2. derived from munificence

Definitions

  1. The quality of being munificent

    The quality of being munificent; generosity.

    • Now the happy king laid the forehead of thankſgiving upon the duſt of gratitude; he opened the doors of his wealth to the four winds, and enriched the world, at once, with his munificence.
    • And surely, no form of munificence should entitle to a more grateful and lasting remembrance, than that which promotes the right education of youth;...
  2. Means of defence

    Means of defence; fortification.

    • Untill that Locrine for his Realmes defence, Did head against them make and strong munificence

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA