INN


Meaning of INN in English

— innless , adj.

/in/ , n.

1. a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, esp. travelers; small hotel.

2. a tavern.

3. ( cap. ) Brit.

a. any of several buildings in London formerly used as places of residence for students, esp. law students. Cf. Inns of Court .

b. a legal society occupying such a building.

[ bef. 1000; ME, OE in ( n ) house; akin to ON inni (adv.) within, in the house ]

Syn. 1. hostelry. See hotel .

Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary.      Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House .