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inskeep

inskeep

9.9
A person who owns or runs an inn and looks after guests
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : posadero
  • The weary travelers thanked the inskeep for offering shelter and a hot meal that night.

Examples

  • In the old village, the inskeep was known for his generosity to strangers.

  • In the small village, the inskeep served the best ale.

  • Stories of the friendly inskeep were passed down through generations in the town.

  • The inskeep welcomed us with a warm smile.

  • The weary travelers thanked the inskeep for offering shelter and a hot meal that night.

  • In the old village, the inskeep was known for his generosity to strangers.

  • Stories of the friendly inskeep were passed down through generations in the town.

Synonyms

innkeeper
vsinskeep
19 3.4

A person who runs a small hotel and looks after guests

is archaic or dialect form rather than the modern common name
tavern keeper
vsinskeep
1 5.5

A person who owns or runs a small bar serving food and drink

focuses on lodging and guests rather than drink service
innholder
vsinskeep
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who owns or runs an inn

is the archaic or dialect word rather than the standard modern form
boniface
vsinskeep
  • Archaic
9.9

A person who owns or runs an inn

is an archaic or dialect alternative with a dated or playful tone

Surface Forms

inskeep singular
inskeeps plural

Morphology

inskeep = inn + keep (semi-transparent) = inn + keep

The components are recognizable, but the archaic/dialectal form and the specific sense 'innkeeper' are less immediate than the modern compound 'innkeeper'.

Etymology

Inskeep can also mean the owner or manager of an inn and is like inn + keep, the same idea behind innkeeper; keep here means 'to look after', so an inskeep is the person who 'keeps' the inn for travelers.