/ ˈhɒstəlri; NAmE ˈhɑːs-/ ( pl. -ies ) noun
( old use or humorous ) a pub or hotel
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WORD ORIGIN
late Middle English : from Old French hostelerie from hostelier innkeeper, from hostel , from medieval Latin hospitale , neuter of Latin hospitalis hospitable, from hospes , hospit- host, guest.