English Explanatory Dictionary

hospitation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A duty to provide food and lodging for nobles or soldiers and the corresponding right to receive.
  2. A visit, for learning or for inspection and evaluation.

Word forms

hospitation hospitations

Etymology

From Latin hospes ("guest, visitor").

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