munificence /mjuːˈnɪfɪsəns/ noun2 •The quality of being munificent; generosity.Now the happy king laid the forehead of thanksgiving upon the dust of gratitude; he opened the doors of his wealth to the four winds, and enriched the world, at once, with his munificence. — 1769 •(no longer used) Means of defence; fortification.Untill that Locrine for his Realmes defence, Did head against them make and strong munificence — 1590 formsmunificences