Munificence
Pronunciation : Mu*nif"i*cence
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. L. munire to fortify.]
Definition : Defn: Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] Spenser.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Mu*nif"i*cence
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. munificentia: cf. F. munificence.]
Definition : Defn: 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