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Hostess

A female host; a woman who hospitably entertains guests at her house.

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Boniface 76% connected

An innkeeper.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Host 76% connected

The consecrated wafer, believed to be the body of Christ, which in the Mass is offered as a sacrifice; also, the bread before consecration.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Innkeeper 76% connected

An innholder.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Steward 76% connected

A man employed in a large family, or on a large estate, to manage the domestic concerns, supervise other servants, collect the rents or income, keep…

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Woman 76% connected

An adult female person; a grown-up female person, as distinguished from a man or a child; sometimes, any female person.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

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Stewardess 92% connected

A female steward; specifically, a woman employed in passenger vessels to attend to the wants of female passengers.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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