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Hostelry

usgb/ˈhɑːstəlri/Volume
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Historical ContextPlay
Used more in historical or fantasy settings than modern ones. SlideThe weary knight sought refuge in the nearest hostelry.
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Archaic UsePlay
It's an old-fashioned term not used commonly today. SlideThe travelers found lodging at an old hostelry by the roadside.
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Often depicted in literature as a cozy, welcoming place. SlideThe hostelry's warm glow was inviting to the snow-covered travelers.