n. [ LL. cinefactio: L. cinis ashes + facere to make: cf. F. cinéfaction. ] incineration; reduction to ashes. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. benefactio, fr. benefacere to do good to one; bene well + facere to do. See Benefit. ] 1. The act of conferring a benefit. Johnson. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A benefit conferred; esp. a charitable donation. [ 1913 Webster ]
Syn. -- Gift; present; gratuity; boon; alms. [ 1913 Webster ]