hostry/ˈhəʊstɹi/EtymologyFrom Old French hosterie, from hoste (“host”). Doublet of osteria.nounA hostelry.“And wrapped hym in ſwadlynge cloothes / and layed hym in a manger / be cauſe there was no roume for them with in / in the hoſtrey.”A stable for horses.“An Hoſtry now for Waggons;”