(adj) given or giving freely, Syn. openhanded, freehanded, bounteous, bountiful, liberal, bighearted, handsome, giving, Example:was a big tipper; the bounteous goodness of God; bountiful compliments; a freehanded host; a handsome allowance; Saturday's child is loving and giving; a liberal backer of the arts; a munificent gift; her fond and openhanded grandfather
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n. (Lw) An estate in real property, of inheritance (in fee simple or fee tail) or for life; or the tenure by which such estate is held. Kent. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]
To abate into a freehold. See under Abate. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. (Law) The possessor of a freehold. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A person who owns local property and has been a resident for a certain period of years; -- used in some U.S. counties. [ U.S., local ] [ PJC ]
3. (Politics, U.S) A member of the Board of Chosen Freeholders of some county, such a board being a form of legislative and administrive body which controls the government in some counties in the United States. [ U.S., local ] [ PJC ]