guesthouse

English

noun
Definitions
  • A small house near a main house, for lodging visitors.
  • A private house offering accommodation to paying guests; a boarding house; a bed and breakfast.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English gest hous inherited from Old English gæsthūs derived from Old Norse gesthús (guesthouse, guest-chamber) compound from English guest + English house (a house, company).

Origin

English

house

Gloss

a house, company

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