bounty
UK: ˈbaʊnti | US: ˈbaʊnti
n. generosity in giving
n. a reward or payment, often offered for the capture of a criminal or completion of a task
n. an abundance of something, especially natural produce
bounty = bount<good> + y<noun suffix>
- bount (from Old French bonté "goodness," derived from Latin bonitas "goodness," from bonus "good")
- y (a noun-forming suffix indicating a state or quality)
Etymology Origin:
The word "bounty" traces back to Latin bonitas (goodness), evolving through Old French bonté before entering Middle English as bounte. Originally signifying "goodness" or "generosity," it later expanded to mean "reward" (e.g., pirate bounties) and "abundance" (e.g., nature's bounty). The shift reflects how generosity (giving) became associated with tangible rewards and natural plenty.
The king was known for his bounty toward the poor.
A bounty of $10,000 was placed on the fugitive’s head.
The harvest yielded a bounty of fruits and vegetables.
She shared her bounty with the entire village.
Modern agriculture relies on technology to maintain its bounty.