Hospice
/ˈhɒspɪs/noun
A home providing care for the sick, especially the terminally ill.
Did you know?The term "hospice" is derived from the Latin 'hospitium', which reflects ancient practices of offering refuge and care to travelers and the ill, intertwining hospitality with healing magic.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
hospitium
“a place of shelter or hospitality for travelers.”
Old French
Old French
hospital
“a place providing care for the sick.”
Middle English
Middle English
hospice
“a shelter or lodging for the sick and needy.”
Modern English
English
hospice
“a facility providing palliative care for the terminally ill.”