HOSPICE


Meaning of HOSPICE in English

■ noun

1》 a home providing care for the sick or terminally ill.

2》 archaic a lodging for travellers, especially one run by a religious order.

Origin

C19: from Fr., from L. hospitium , from hospes , hospit- (see host 1 ).

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