host
noun
a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere.
hostship
-
a word derived from
host.
Example Sentences
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But Barry Elder did not spring to the duties of his hostship.
From The Innocent Adventuress by Mary Hastings Bradley
He muttered something about being in the vicinity while Ryder, rousing to hostship, called directions to the cook boy to bring a tray of luncheon.
From The Fortieth Door by Mary Hastings Bradley
