bounteousness

Variant of bounteous

bounteous definition

boun·te·ous (bo̵un′tē əs)

adjective

  1. giving freely and generously, without restraint
  2. provided in abundance; plentiful

Etymology: ME bountevous < OFr bontive: see bounty; modern sp. as if < bounty

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