Australian English Meaning of bounty

bounty

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Definitions and Meaning of bounty in English

Wordnet

bounty (n)

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military

the property of copious abundance

generosity evidenced by a willingness to give freely

a ship of the British navy; in 1789 part of the crew mutinied against their commander William Bligh and set him afloat in an open boat

Webster

bounty (n.)

Goodness, kindness; virtue; worth.

Liberality in bestowing gifts or favors; gracious or liberal giving; generosity; munificence.

That which is given generously or liberally.

A premium offered or given to induce men to enlist into the public service; or to encourage any branch of industry, as husbandry or manufactures.

FAQs About the word bounty

bounty

payment or reward (especially from a government) for acts such as catching criminals or killing predatory animals or enlisting in the military, the property of

bonus,price,reward,premium,prize,award,bonanza,decoration,tip,honour

cheapness *tʃiːpnes,closeness,conservation,conserving,economizing,Economy,frugality,husbandry,meanness,meanness

bountihead => bounty hunter, bountifulness => bountifulness, bountifully => generously, bountiful => bountiful, bounties => bounties,