the hosts

host (1) (host) [O.F. hoste, L. hospitem, nom. -pes, a host, a guest], n. One who entertains
another; the landlord of an inn; (Biol.) an animal or
plant on which another is parasitic. *v.i. To take
up one's abode, to lodge. *v.t. To lodge, to entertain.
to reckon without one's host: To overlook important
considerations. hostess, n. A female host; the
landlady of an inn or hotel.



host (2) (host) [O.F., from L. hostem, nom. -tis,
stranger, enemy], n. An army; a great number, a
multitude. the heavenly host or host of heaven:
The angels and archangels; (fig.) the stars, planets,
etc. Lord of hosts: jehova. *hosting, n. A
mustering of armed men; a military expedition, a
foray.



host (3) (host) [M.E. oste, O.F. oiste, L. hostia,
sacrificial victim], n. The consecrated bread or wafer
used in the eucharist. *hostie, n. The Hosts.