hostel

Middle English

/(h)ɔsˈtɛːl/

noun
Definitions
  • A hostel or guesthouse; accomodation.
  • Fun or diversion; entertaining activities.
  • A dwelling, dormitory or home; housing, lodging.
  • A house or place of residence; the household.
  • A owner or manager of a hostel.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old French hostel derived from Latin hospitālis (hospitable, a host guest, of a host guest, hospitality).

Origin

Latin

hospitālis

Gloss

hospitable, a host guest, of a host guest, hospitality

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