largesse

lar·gesse

noun
\lär-ˈzhes, lär-ˈjes also ˈlär-ˌjes\

Definition of LARGESSE

1

: liberal giving (as of money) to or as if to an inferior; also : something so given

2

: generosity

Variants of LARGESSE

lar·gesse also lar·gess \lär-ˈzhes, lär-ˈjes also ˈlär-ˌjes\

Examples of LARGESSE

1. He relied on the largesse of friends after he lost his job.

Origin of LARGESSE

Middle English largesse, from Anglo-French, from large

First Known Use: 13th century