Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Pertaining or proper to a host.
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Examples
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Tell your wife that Mr. Know-It-All says the Wii is kosher, provided that you fulfill all the usual hostly duties.
Mr. Know-It-All: Playing Party Hero, Deflecting Errant E-mail, Avoiding Online Bait-and-Switch 2008
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You going to be in Portland long enough for me to be a hostly friend, or are you just blazing through?
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He felt that Jervas had a tendency to lay the hostly performance on a bit thick.
The Scandal of the Season Sophie Gee 2007
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So, having done my hostly duties, I grab one, drop it on one of the dainty little china plates that Vanessa left for each of us, split it in half, and begin applying a generous helping of butter.
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So, having done my hostly duties, I grab one, drop it on one of the dainty little china plates that Vanessa left for each of us, split it in half, and begin applying a generous helping of butter.
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Thanks to Carl Steadman, for his years of hosting the box, and thanks to Ken Snider, who has taken over hostly duties.
Boing Boing: October 26, 2003 - November 1, 2003 Archives 2003
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She remained surrounded by the younger crew, leaving all hostly duties to her aunt and father, giving him no chance to evaluate her abilities in that sphere.
The Ideal Bride Laurens, Stephanie 2004
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Behind her she heard a final hostly remark that detained her companions.
Hunting Season Barr, Nevada 2002
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"Be hostly, Pip," said Bets, and Pip began to laugh again.
The Mystery of Holly Lane Blyton, Enid, 1898?-1968 1953
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Yeo lowered his tone and scowled at the plump Bonini, who was bearing down upon them with hostly affability.
The Fashion in Shrouds Allingham, Margery, 1904-1966 1931
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