Hospitable \Hos"pi*ta*ble\, a. [Cf. OF. hospitable, LL.
   hospitare to receive as a guest. See {Host} a landlord.]
   1. Receiving and entertaining strangers or guests with
      kindness and without reward; kind to strangers and guests;
      characterized by hospitality. --Shak.
      
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   2. Proceeding from or indicating kindness and generosity to
      guests and strangers; as, hospitable rites.
      
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            To where you taper cheers the vale
            With hospitable ray.                  --Goldsmith.
      
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