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English Dictionary: magnanimity by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
magnanimity
n
  1. liberality in bestowing gifts; extremely liberal and generous of spirit
    Synonym(s): munificence, largess, largesse, magnanimity, openhandedness
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
   Magnanimity \Mag`na*nim"i*ty\, n. [F. magnanimit[82], L.
      magnanimitas.]
      The quality of being magnanimous; greatness of mind;
      elevation or dignity of soul; that quality or combination of
      qualities, in character, which enables one to encounter
      danger and trouble with tranquility and firmness, to disdain
      injustice, meanness and revenge, and to act and sacrifice for
      noble objects.
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