Boardbill

/ˈbɔːrdbɪl/ noun

Definition

A bill or notice of charges for room and board at an inn, lodging house, or boarding establishment.

Etymology

Compound word from 'board' (lodging and meals) plus 'bill' (statement of charges). Medieval English term from the hospitality industry.

Kelly Says

Boardbill is a wonderfully specific historical term—in the days before standardized menu prices and credit cards, a 'boardbill' was your tab at an inn, and disputing one could lead to fascinating legal cases in old court records!

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