-stələ(r), in sense 1 “ or -slə- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English osteler, hosteler, from Old French ostelier, hostelier, from ostel, hostel + -ier
1. : one that lodges or entertains guests or strangers:
a. : the officer in charge of guests in a religious house
b. archaic : innkeeper
2.
a. : one residing in a hostel
b. : one that goes hosteling