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Noun

1. 1
   The quality or state of being freehanded. uncountable

   "Money of his own he had none, and his purse was always empty by reason of his free-handedness."

Synonyms

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bountyfree handfreedomgenerosityhospitalitylargeness

Example

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"Money of his own he had none, and his purse was always empty by reason of his free-handedness."

Etymology

From freehanded + -ness.

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