HOSEN
Ho"sen, n. pl.
Defn: See Hose. [Archaic]
HOSIER
Ho"sier, n.
Defn: One who deals in hose or stocking, or in goods knit or woven like hose.
HOSIERY
Ho"sier*y, n.
1. The business of a hosier.
2. Stockings, in general; goods knit or woven like hose.
HOSPICE Hos"pice, n. Etym: [F., fr. L. hospitium hospitality, a place where strangers are entertained, fr. hospes stranger, guest. See Host a landlord.]
Defn: A convent or monastery which is also a place of refuge or entertainment for travelers on some difficult road or pass, as in the Alps; as, the Hospice of the Great St. Bernard.
HOSPITABLE Hos"pi*ta*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. OF. hospitable, LL. hospitare to receive as a guest. See Host a landlord.]