Definitions for: Largess

[n] extremely liberal generosity of spirit
[n] a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously

Webster (1913) Definition: Lar"gess, Largesse Lar"gesse, n. [F. largesse, fr.
large. See Large, a.]
1. Liberality; generosity; bounty. [Obs.]

Fulfilled of largesse and of all grace. --Chaucer.

2. A present; a gift; a bounty bestowed.

The heralds finished their proclamation with their
usual cry of ``Largesse, largesse, gallant
knights!'' and gold and silver pieces were showered
on them from the galleries. --Sir W.
Scott.

Synonyms: largesse, largesse, magnanimity, munificence, openhandedness

See Also: gift, liberality, liberalness

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