■ noun ( plural bounties )
1》 a reward paid for killing or capturing someone.
2》 historical a sum paid by the state to encourage trade.
↘a sum paid by the state to army or navy recruits on enlistment.
3》 literary something given or occurring in generous amounts.
↘generosity.
Origin
ME: from OFr. bonte 'goodness', from L. bonitas , from bonus 'good'.