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tavern

English

Etymology

From Middle English taverne, from Old French taverne (“wine shop”), from Latin taberna (“inn”). Doublet of taberna and taverna.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /?tæv?n/
  • (US) IPA(key): /?tæv?n/
  • Rhymes: -æv?(?)n
  • Hyphenation: tav?ern

Noun

tavern (plural taverns)

  1. A building containing a bar licensed to sell alcoholic drinks, and usually offering accommodation; an inn.
Usage notes

Some dictionaries, such as the Cambridge, Collins, and Oxford dictionaries, consider this term dated.

Synonyms

  • See also Thesaurus:pub

Derived terms

  • tavernous

Translations

Middle English

Noun

tavern

  1. Alternative form of taverne

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alehouse

English

Alternative forms

  • ale-house

Etymology

From Middle English alehous, alehuse from Old English ealuh?s. Synchronically, ale +? house

Pronunciation

Noun

alehouse (plural alehouses)

  1. A business, such as an inn or tavern, where ale is sold.
    Synonyms: beer parlour, beer bar, brewpub, pub, saloon

Translations

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