Bounty

bown′ti, n. liberality in bestowing gifts: the gift bestowed: money offered as an inducement to enter the army, or as a premium to encourage any branch of industry.— adjs. Boun′teous , Boun′tiful , liberal in giving: generous.— advs. Boun′teously , Boun′tifully .— ns. Boun′teousne , Boun′tifulne ; Boun′tihood .— Lady Bountiful , a character in Farquhar's Beaux' Stratagem , now used for the great lady of any district. [O. Fr. bontet ( bonté ), goodne —L. bonitatem — bonus —good.]