English · Word Candidate

bounty

/ˈbaʊnti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: bounties · bountying · bountied

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Generosity; also (countable) an act of generosity.

Noun

Examples

[H]is [Henry I, Duke of Guise's] gifts, though conferred for the interest of his ambition, appeared always scattered with an easy bounty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Something given liberally; a gift.

Noun

Examples

[...] We have given and granted, and by theſe Preſents for Us, Our Heirs, and Succeſſors, do give and grant unto the ſaid Governors of the Bounty of Queen ANNE, for the Augmentation of the Maintenance of the poor Clergy, hereby conſtituted, and their Succeſſors, all the Revenues of Firſt Fruits and

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To offer a monetary reward for the capturing or killing of.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bounty” mean?

Generosity; also (countable) an act of generosity.

Is “bounty” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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