Lady Bountiful

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Lady Bountiful

a woman who enjoys showing people how rich and kind she is by giving things to poor people

Usage notes: Bountiful means generous.

I've got a lot of clothes that they might make use of but I'm worried they they might see me as some sort of Lady Bountiful.

See also: lady

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