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Lady Bountiful
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English
Alternative forms
en lady bountiful
Etymology
From a character in the 18th century play The Beaux' Stratagem by George Farquhar
Noun
Lady Bountiful s Ladies Bountiful
A rich and generous woman.
en Christianity Our Lady
en derogatory A woman who patronisingly shows off her wealth by acts of generosity.
Coordinate terms
en Lord Bountiful
en eponyms