hostiler

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Middle English

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Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French hostiler, from Old French hostelier, from Medieval Latin hostilārius, hospitālārius, from hospitāle. Equivalent to hostel +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔstiˈleːr/, /ɔːstiˈleːr/, /ˈɔstilər/, /ˈɔːstilər/

Noun

hostiler (plural hostilers)

  1. The owner or administrator of a place of accommodation; a hotelier.
  2. An administrator of a convent or monastery's guest facilities.
  3. (Late Middle English) A hostler; one who deals with horses.

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