Where does “bounteous” come from?
Bounteous comes from Middle English -ous, Old French -eux, Latin -osus combined with Latin bonus meaning good, derived from Proto-Indo-European dew-.
bounteous (English): Inclined to be generous; Liberal or abundant
Definitions
- Inclined to be generous; Liberal or abundant
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