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Distribution of gifts on big liner (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

largess

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'distribution of gifts' is the definition.
'largess' can be an answer for 'gifts' (I've seen this in another clue). I am unsure of the 'distribution of' bit.

'big liner' is the wordplay.
'big' becomes 'large' (synonyms).
'liner' becomes 'ss' (I am not sure about this - if you are sure you should believe this answer much more).
'large'+'ss'='LARGESS'

'on' is the link.

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(Other definitions for largess that I've seen before include "Bounty" , "Generosity" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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