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 Generalis’simo (g soft).Geneu’ra (g soft). 
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E. Cobham Brewer 1810–1897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898.
 
Gen’erous (g soft).
 
Generous as Hatim. An Arabian expression. Hatim was a Bedouin chief famous for his warlike deeds and boundless generosity. His son was contemporary with Mahomet.   1
 


 Generalis’simo (g soft).Geneu’ra (g soft). 

 
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