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lar·gess
also lar·gesse (lär-zhĕs′, -jĕs′, lär′jĕs′)n.
1.
a. Liberality in bestowing gifts, especially in a lofty or condescending manner.
b. Money or gifts bestowed.
2. Generosity of spirit or attitude.
[Middle English largesse, from Old French, from large, generous, from Latin largus.]
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lar•gess
or lar•gesse
(lɑrˈdʒɛs, ˈlɑr dʒɪs)n.
1. generous bestowal of gifts.
2. the gift or gifts, as of money, so bestowed.
3. Obs. generosity; liberality.
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Noun | 1. | largess - a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously gift - something acquired without compensation |
2. | largess - liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit liberality, liberalness - the trait of being generous in behavior and temperament |
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largess
also largessenoun
A material favor or gift, usually money, given in return for service:
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