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hos·tel·ry
(hŏs′təl-rē)n. pl. hos·tel·ries
An inn; a hotel.
[Middle English hostelrie, from Old French hostelerie, from hostel, lodging, inn; see hostel.]
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hostelry
(ˈhɒstəlrɪ)n, pl -ries
archaic or facetious an inn
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hos•tel•ry
(ˈhɒs tl ri)n., pl. -ries.
an inn or hotel.
[1350–1400]
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Noun | 1. | hostelry - a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers caravan inn, caravansary, caravanserai, khan - an inn in some eastern countries with a large courtyard that provides accommodation for caravans hotel - a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services imaret - a hostel for pilgrims in Turkey post house, posthouse - an inn for exchanging post horses and accommodating riders roadhouse - an inn (usually outside city limits on a main road) providing meals and liquor and dancing and (sometimes) gambling |
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hostelry
n (obs) → Herberge f (liter)
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