innholder

[ in-hohl-der ]

noun

1. innkeeper.

Word History and Origins

Origin of innholder¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; inn, holder

Example Sentences

In 1674 he was allowed by the town to sell beer and give entertainment, and in 1682 he was licensed as an innholder.

From Project Gutenberg

The innholder knew the public men of the country, for they had partaken of his sumptuous dinners, and had lodged at his inn.

From Project Gutenberg

He was a German innholder, and the count a wealthy, influential French nobleman, with a proper warrant for searching his house.

From Project Gutenberg