An inn; a public house or tavern; a house for entertaining strangers or travelers. St. Louis v. Siegrist, 46 Mo. 594; People v. Jones, 54 Barb. (N. Y.) 316; Cromwell v. Stephens, 2 Daly (N. Y.) 19. Synonyms. In law, there is no difference whatever between the terms "hotel," "inn," and "tavern." except that in some states a statutory definition has been given to the word "hotel, … [Read more...] about HOTEL
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HOSTELAGIUM
In old records. A right to receive lodging and entertainment anciently reserved by lords in the houses of their tenants. Cowell. … [Read more...] about HOSTELAGIUM
HOT-WATER ORDEAL
In old English law. This was a test in cases of accusation, by hot water; the party accused and suspected being appointed by the judge to put his arms up to the elbows in seething hot water, which, after sundry prayers and invocations, he did, and was, by the effect which followed, judged guilty or innocent. Wharton. … [Read more...] about HOT-WATER ORDEAL
HOSTELER
See HOSTLER. … [Read more...] about HOSTELER
HOUR
The twenty-fourth part of a natural day; sixty minutes of time. … [Read more...] about HOUR