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Hostelry Definition & Meaning

hostelry
noun
  1. a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

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Frequently asked questions

What does hostelry mean?
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
What part of speech is hostelry?
Hostelry is a noun.

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