hostelry

hos·tel·ry

H0289500 (hŏs′təl-rē)n. pl. hos·tel·ries An inn; a hotel.

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[Middle English hostelrie, from Old French hostelerie, from hostel, lodging, inn; see hostel.]

hostelry

(ˈhɒstəlrɪ) n, pl -riesarchaic or facetious an inn

hos•tel•ry

(ˈhɒs tl ri)

n., pl. -ries. an inn or hotel. [1350–1400]

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hostelry - a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelersauberge, hostel, inn, lodgecaravan inn, caravansary, caravanserai, khan - an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravanshotel - a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other servicesimaret - a hostel for pilgrims in Turkeypost house, posthouse - an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating ridersroadhouse - an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling

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