Bounty
/ˈbaʊnti/noun
A reward or payment, especially for acts such as hunting or exploration.
Did you know?The word 'bounty' is linked to the Old French term for generosity, and it evokes the idea of divine favor and abundance in ancient cultures.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
bonitas
“Goodness, quality of being good.”
12th Century
Old French
bonté
“Goodness, virtue, or generosity.”
14th Century
Middle English
bounte
“Generosity or good quality.”
16th Century
Early Modern English
bounty
“A reward, especially for a deed or service.”