bounty
|boun-ty|
B2
/ˈbaʊnti/
reward or abundance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'bounty' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'bonté,' where 'bon' meant 'good.'
Historical Evolution
'bonté' transformed into the Middle English word 'bounte,' and eventually became the modern English word 'bounty.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'goodness or kindness,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'reward' and 'abundance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a reward or payment offered, especially by a government, for the capture of a criminal or the killing of a dangerous animal.
The government offered a bounty for the capture of the fugitive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45