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Webster 1913 Edition

Munificent

Mu-nif′i-cent

,

Adj.

[L.

munificus

;

munus

service, gift +

-ficare

(in comp.) to make. Cf.

,

.]

Very liberal in giving or bestowing; lavish;

as, a

munificent

benefactor

.

–

Mu-nif′i-cent-ly

,

adv.

Syn. – Bounteous; bountiful; liberal; generous.

Webster 1828 Edition

Munificent

MUNIF'ICENT

,

Adj.

Liberal in giving or bestowing; generous; as a munificent benefactor or patron.