Obs. rare. Bounteousness. [But the standing of the word is insecure: the first instance may be bounteues; the second may be an error of the press.]
1512. Act 4 Hen. VIII., xix. Pream., The goodnes bountenes liberalitie favour … by his Highnes shewed.
1650. Hanmer, Eccl. Hist., 176. Bountiness [1st ed. 177 bountifulnes].
