— plenteously , adv. — plenteousness , n.
/plen"tee euhs/ , adj.
1. plentiful; copious; abundant: a plenteous supply of food.
2. yielding abundantly; fruitful: a plenteous harvest.
[ 1250-1300; ME plenteus (see PLENTY, -OUS); r. ME plentivous plentivos, equiv. to plentif abundant ( plent ( e ) PLENTY + -if -IVE) + -os -OUS ]