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Munificence [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1828

1. A giving or bestowing liberally; bounty; liberality. To constitute munificence the act of conferring must be free, and proceed from generous motives.

2. A state of poverty obscures all the virtues of liberality and munificence

3. In Spenser, fortification or strength. [Latin munio, to fortify.] [Not used.]

Munificence [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Means of defense; fortification.

2. The quality or state of being munificent; a giving or bestowing with extraordinary liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity.