Mu*nif"i*cence (?), n. [Cf. L. munire to fortify.]

Means of defense; fortification.

[Obs.]

Spenser.

 

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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.

 

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