Boniface Meaning
/ˈbɑn.ə.fɪs/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe proprietor of a hotel or restaurant; an innkeeper.
nameA male given name from Latin that is somewhat common in some African countries but otherwise of mainly historical use.
Sentence Examples
The hotel was run by a friendly boniface.
He played the role of a boniface in the play.
The friendly boniface welcomed the travelers to his cozy inn.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The innkeeper, known as ____ , greeted every guest with a warm smile.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Saint ____ is a historical figure known for his religious work city.
Word Origin & History
After Boniface, the innkeeper in George Farquhar's 1707 comedic play The Beaux' Stratagem.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The innkeeper, known as ____ , greeted every guest with a warm smile.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Saint ____ is a historical figure known for his religious work city.