What is Bounty? A Basic Definition

Bounty \Boun"ty\, n.; pl. Bounties. [OE. bounte
         goodness,
   kindness, F. bont['e], fr. L. bonitas, fr.
         bonus good, for
   older duonus; cf. Skr. duvas honor,
         respect.]
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   1. Goodness, kindness;
         virtue; worth. [Obs.]
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            Nature set in her at once beauty with bounty.
                                                  --Gower.
     
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   2. Liberality in bestowing gifts or
         favors; gracious or
      liberal giving; generosity;
         munificence.
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            My bounty is as boundless as the sea. --Shak.
     
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   3. That which is given generously or
         liberally. "Thy morning
      bounties." --Cowper.
     
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   4. A premium offered or given to induce
         men to enlist into
      the public service; or to
         encourage any branch of
      industry, as husbandry or
         manufactures.
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   Bounty jumper,
         one who, during the latter part of the Civil
      War,
         enlisted in the United States service, and deserted
     
         as soon as possible after receiving the bounty. [Collog.]
 
             

   Queen
         Anne's bounty (Eng. Hist.), a provision
         made in Queen
      Anne's reign for augmenting poor
         clerical livings.
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   Syn:
         Munificence; generosity; beneficence.
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         Webster]

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Tue Jan 6

• Take care of yourself after giving birth: All the attention may now be focused on the baby, but you?ve just been through a life-changing event, too. Taking care of yourself is important, so here we focus on you.
• Find out about your 1 week old baby's health: Your baby will receive a thorough examination, which should be done within the first 72 hours of birth. This may take place in hospital or at your local health clinic, but ask your midwife or health visitor about anything that?s worrying you before then.
• Tips about getting sleep for you and your baby: In the early weeks, your baby will wake and sleep during the day and night. Because your own sleep will be broken, you may feel tired and irritable. Things will get better. We pass on some sleeping tips and show you how to keep your baby safe when sleeping, too.
• Baby bath time tips to help make things easier: Some new babies love their bath more than others, though most enjoy it as they grow older. The first bath or two can seem a bit of a trial, but you will soon be a dab hand.
• How to sterilise and wash reusable nappies: If you use a disposable inner liner with your reusable nappy, any soiling can be dropped straight into the toilet. If the nappy itself gets dirty, hold the corner firmly over the toilet and let the toilet flush over the surface of the nappy to remove the worst of the soiling.

Mon Jan 5

• Your support network: Some women say that it was only when they got home with their baby that they realised that he was really theirs! It can feel like a big responsibility , but help is still at hand..
• Special delivery: We take a look at: Early arrivals The special care baby unit How you may feel when your baby needs special care Kangaroo care Twins, or more, in special care Best milk for special babies Special needs babies
• Meet the family: If this is your first baby, congratulation s, you?re now a family. If you have other children, they now have a new brother or sister. Everyone needs time to adapt so here?s some practical and emotional advice to help get you started.
• Formula feeding: Breast milk has many advantages over formula milk but, if you choose to bottle feed your baby, you should use specially made infant formula milk. Here?s what to do and how to do it.
• Feeding your baby: We look at: A good start Skin-to-skin contact The first milk Baby-led feeding Breastfeeding myths
• Breastfeeding: Your midwife and a breastfeeding counsellor can help you get breastfeeding started. In the meantime, we?ll tell you how it works, and what to watch out for..
• After the birth: Everyone?s experience of labour and delivery is different. Take things slowly, and try our tips for coping with aches and pains..
• Holding and Handling: Most of us instinctively want to hold and cuddle our babies, but some new parents are nervous about it, feeling that babies must be very fragile
• Getting to know your baby: There?s nothing like the moment when you hold your baby for the first time. You?ll gradually get to know this tiny person and, from the start, your newborn is ready to get to know you.
• Meet your new born baby: In this feature, we take a look at: What you may notice about your baby Birthmarks Jaundice Fontanelles Baby check-ups Your baby?s NHS number

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