hostly

adjective

host·​ly ˈhōst-lē How to pronounce hostly (audio)
: of or appropriate to a host

Word History

First Known Use

1893, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of hostly was in 1893

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Cite this Entry

“Hostly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hostly. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

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