Old French hostel / ostel continues the Medieval Latin guest-accommodation term hospitāle through Romance sound and spelling change.
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hostel / ostel
lodging or accommodation
OPEN NODE 160 ↗DESCENDS FROM→
PARENT / EARLIER FORM / attestedMedieval Latin · Medieval Latin · guest lodginghospitāle
guest accommodation; hospice or charitable lodging
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A guest room or lodging becomes an inn-like place for travelers.
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Hospital — Word Historyhospitāle
supportsAUDIT SOURCE ↗ORIGINAL ↗Had a Long Day of Travel? Check Into a HospitalLatin hospitāle source
supportsAUDIT SOURCE ↗ORIGINAL ↗03
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