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noun (generosit, ies, -)
  1. (uncountable) the trait of being willing to give your money and/or time
    • 1963: Erik H. Erikson, Childhood and Society
    • :We have mentioned as an outstanding virtue required in Sioux life.
      1. (uncountable) acting generously
      2. (uncountable) the trait of being more than adequate
      3. (literally) (uncountable) good breeding; nobility of stock
      4. (countable) a generous act
    • 1873: Reverend M. C. Tyler, Proceedings at the Laying of the Corner Stone of the Sage College of the Cornell University
    • :May the generosities of the founders of these halls, be rewarded by the fair and holy characters which shall be here formed....
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