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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Quotation dates: 1420
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Ostilage, n. [Med. L. (h)ostilagium (right or service of) lodging, procuration, also (Sc.) hostelry, inn, OF. hostelage, ostellage (provision of) lodging, late ME. hostilage (1455) ? the provision of compulsory lodging.] ? Lodging or entertainment provided to travellers in an inn. — c1420 Wynt. v. 441 (W).
For in till Rome he held ostilage Off diuers nationis
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