Where does “boardinghouse” come from?
Boardinghouse comes from English boarding, the present participle of board, meaning to provide or receive meals and lodging.
boardinghouse (English): Alternative spelling of boarding house
Definitions
- Alternative spelling of boarding house
Ancestry of “boardinghouse”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | boarding house | A private house in which paying residents are... |