Where does “hostel” come from?
hostel (Middle English) comes from Old French hostel, from Latin hospitāle, from Latin hospitālis, from Latin hospes, from Proto-Italic hostipotis, from Proto-Italic χostipotis, from Proto-Indo-European gʰostipotis, from Proto-Indo-European pótis — to drink.
hostel (Middle English): A hostel or guesthouse; accomodation; Fun or...
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- A hostel or guesthouse; accomodation; Fun or...
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