munificence

Mu*nif"i*cence, n. Etym: [Cf. L. munire to fortify.] Defn: Means of defense; fortification. [Obs.] Spenser. Mu*nif"i*cence, n. Etym: [L. munificentia: cf. F. munificence.] 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.

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