largesse

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

: the act of giving away money or the quality of a person who gives away money; also : money that is given away

Full Definition of LARGESSE

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

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

Middle English largesse, from Anglo-French, from large

First Known Use: 13th century

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