transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbau̇n-tē ]
noun
( plural bounties )
Etymology: Middle English bounte goodness, from Anglo-French bunté, bountee, from Latin bonitat-, bonitas, from bonus good, from Old Latin duenos; akin to Sanskrit duva reverence, favor
Date: 13th century
1. : something that is given generously
2. : liberality in giving : generosity
3. : yield especially of a crop
4. : a reward, premium, or subsidy especially when offered or given by a government: as
a. : an extra allowance to induce entry into the armed services
b. : a grant to encourage an industry
c. : a payment to encourage the destruction of noxious animals
d. : a payment for the capture of or assistance in the capture of an outlaw