Gen`er*os"i*ty (?), n. [L. generositas: cf. F. g'en'erosit'e.]

1.

Noble birth.

Harris (Voyages).

2.

The quality of being noble; noble-mindedness.

Generosity is in nothing more seen than in a candid estimation of other men's virtues and good qualities. Barrow.

3.

Liberality in giving; munificence.

Syn. -- Magnanimity; liberality.

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