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largesse

lar·gesse [ laar jéss ] or lar·gess [ laar jéss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. generosity: the generous giving of gifts, money, or favors

2. gifts: the gifts, money, or favors given as a result of somebody's generosity

3. liberality: generosity or liberality, especially in spirit or attitude

[13th century. < French< Latin largus "abundant"]
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