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t. [L.
munificatus, p. p. of munificare to present with a
thing, fr. munificus. See Munificent.] To
enrich. [Obs.]

Mu*nif"i*cence (?), n. [Cf. L.
munire to fortify.] Means of defense;
fortification. [Obs.] Spenser.

Mu*nif"i*cence, n. [L.
munificentia: cf. F. munificence.] The quality or
state of being munificent; a giving or bestowing with extraordinary
liberality; generous bounty; lavish generosity.

The virtues of liberality and
munificence.

Addison.

Syn. -- Benevolence; beneficence; liberality; generosity;
bounty; bounteousness. See Benevolence.

Mu*nif"i*cent (?), a. [L.
munificus; munus service, gift + -ficare (in
comp.) to make. Cf. Immunity, -fy.] Very liberal
in giving or bestowing; lavish; as, a munificent
benefactor. -- Mu*nif"i*cent*ly,
adv.

Syn. -- Bounteous; bountiful; liberal; generous.

Mu"ni*fy (?), v.

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