† muˈnific, a. Obs.
[a. L. mūnific-us, f. mūn-us gift: see muneral and -fic.]
= munificent. So † muniˈfical a.
| 1603 Knolles Hist. Turks (1621) 931 With trumpets, drums, peales of ordinance, and all other signes of munificall and joyfull entertainment. 1656 Blount Glossogr., Munifical, (munificus), bountiful, liberal. 1754 T. Blacklock Hymn Div. Love vi, To thee, munific, ever-flaming Love! One endless hymn united nature sings. |