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Largesse

[lahr-JESS]

Part of speech: noun

Origin: Old French, 13th century

1.

Generosity in bestowing money or gifts upon others.

Examples of Largesse in a sentence

"I traveled to Europe when I was a student thanks to my uncle’s largesse."

"The town completely renovated its community center and arena through the largesse of an anonymous donor."

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