boniface

noun

ˈbä-nə-fəs How to pronounce boniface (audio)
Definition of bonifacenext
as in taverner
the owner or manager of an inn the operator of the inn is the very epitome of the genial and gracious boniface

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landlord
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  • The spaces share a landlord and there are even double-doors already connecting them.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The City Council hoped that capping annual rent hikes at 4% would bring some relief to renters, with carveouts for many landlords.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of landlord
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