noun
- Plural of boniface; a genial, hospitable innkeeper or host.
Usage: Often used in a friendly or humorous way to refer to a welcoming tavern keeper or hotel proprietor.; Derived from the character Boniface in the 17th-century play 'The Beaux' Stratagem' by George Farquhar.
Examples
- The bonifaces of the old coaching inns were known for their warm welcomes and hearty meals.
- These bonifaces took pride in making every guest feel at home.
- The town's bonifaces competed to offer the best hospitality.
- Local bonifaces gathered to share stories of their most memorable guests.