Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Bounty
bounty, n. [OFr < L. bonitāt-em, goodness.] (webplay: good, service).
- Blessing; boon; fulfillment.
- Alm; donation; contribution; generous gift; [fig.] meal; bite to eat; (see 2 Corinthians 9:5).
- Abundance; plenty; profusion; prosperity; affluence; surplus; wealth; providence; [fig.] friendship; companionship; (see 1 Kings 10:13).
- Harvest; nourishment; feast; sustenance; cornucopia.
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