Hospice

hos'pes, n. A place of refuge or entertainment for Alpine travelers kept by monks, who also occupy it as a convent. — Hos'pitable, -pl-ta-bl, Receiving and entertaining strangers without reward; kind to guests; proceeding from or indicating kindne to guests. — Hos'pital, n. A building which the sick are treated: a refuge for the disabled, infirm, or dependent. — Hos'pitarity, -Y-tY, «._ Act or practice of one who is hospitable. — Host, host, One from whom another receives food, lodging, entertainment; a landlord.— Host'e , n. A female host or innkeeper. — Hostler, hoslgr or osier, One who has the care of horses at an inn; stable-boy; groom.— Hotel', n. An inn or public house; esp. one of some style or pretensions. Host. See under Hospice.