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Meaning
Noun
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In Catholicism, Christianity & People:
the
consecrated
bread
or
wafer
of the Eucharist, host.
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In Australian English & Occupations:
An
air
hostess.
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Origin
hostie
English
-ie
English
hostess
English
hostesse
Middle English (1100-1500)
hostesse
Middle French (ca. 1400-1600)
ostesce
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
-esce
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
oste
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
hospes
Latin
hospitem
Latin
hostia
Latin
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Etym
Rhymes
RöSti
Frosty
Prosty
Hostie
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