king's bounty

noun

, British.

1. a grant, given in the royal name, to a mother of triplets.

Example Sentences

No question that over the long stretch, value investors have reaped a bonanza in investment returns, regardless of the market’s volatility, closely akin to a King’s bounty. 

From Forbes

Perchance I can call the King's bounty to you.

From Project Gutenberg

"The King's bounty," she said, "I will receive with gratitude; but, from you, I will take nothing."

From Project Gutenberg

I and all that I have by the king's bounty are hers, and I came to lay them at her feet.

From Project Gutenberg

He, however, consented to the bestowal of a portion of the king’s bounty for a couple of years on Mrs Hunter and her two surviving children.

From Project Gutenberg