<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a commercial establishment that provides lodging, food, etc., for the public, especially travelers; small hotel.</li><li>Synonyms: hostelry, tavern.</li><li>(initial capital letter) British: any of several buildings in London formerly used as places of residence for students, especially law students.</li><li>Compare: Inns of Court.</li><li>a legal society occupying such a building.</li></ul>