hostelry

• hostelrie (archaic)

From Middle English hostelerie, from Middle French hostellerie, from Old French hostelerie, ostelerie; by surface analysis, hostel +‎ -ry.

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈhɒstəlɹi/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhɑstəlɹi/

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hostelry (countable and uncountable, plural hostelries)

1. (countable) An inn that provides overnight accommodation for travellers (and, originally, their horses).
2. (uncountable) The art and skill of guest management at a commercial facility such as a hotel, inn, motel, bed and breakfast, or hostel.

   the hostelry trade

   a degree in hostelry and tourism

• hostler