Hosnesse

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The condition of having a rough, husky, or strained voice, often caused by illness or overuse of the throat
2. A harsh, grating quality in the voice that makes speech sound dry and scratchy, typically from a cold or strain
3. Hoarse speech or throat condition in which the voice loses its clear tone and sounds rasping or gravelly

Etymology: The Latin "hospes" meant both "guest" and "host," a double sense that survived into French and English. Its feminine form, "hospita," gave Old French "hostesse," the source of the English "hostess." The English form took on the sense of a woman who receives and entertains guests, and later a woman who looks after passengers on a ship or aircraft.