| hostess | 1. A female host; a woman who hospitably entertains guests at her house. 2. A woman who entertains guests for compensation; a female innkeeper. Origin: OE. Hostesse, ostesse. See Host a landlord. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| hostess-ship | The character, personality, or office of a hostess. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |