spec. Generosity, munificence. Also in plural. Cf. custiness n. at custy, adj. derivatives.

Liberal bestowal of gifts; money or other gifts freely bestowed, esp. by a person in a high position on some special occasion. Also (occasionally)…

The bestowal of gifts or largesse; bountiful giving; bribery; an instance of this.

Profusion, excessive abundance, extravagant outpouring or expenditure; prodigality, lavishness. to make lavish.

The action of enlarge, v. in its various senses.

transferred and figurative. ‘Bounteous donation’ (Johnson). Obsolete.

The action of erogate, v.; expenditure, esp. in the bestowal of gifts, almsgiving; concrete in plural money expended.

The act of dispensing or bestowing liberally. Obsolete.

The fact, condition, or quality of being profuse. Wastefulness, extravagance; lavish or abundant production. Now rare.

figurative. Alms-giving, bounty, largesse. Obsolete.