mine host

English

Noun

(archaism, used jocularly or facetiously) My host (in the sense of a person who receives or entertains guests).
In the evening, mine host "entertained" us with his war stories.

Usage notes

Sometimes written mein host, as if German. Some consider this a spelling error or misunderstanding.

Anagrams

hoistmen, mein host, somethin'

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