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Hospitaler n. (Written also hospitaller)

One residing in a hospital, for the purpose of receiving the poor, the sick, and strangers.

One of an order of knights who built a hospital at Jerusalem for pilgrims, A. D. 1042. They were called Knights of St. John of Jerusalem, and after the removal of the order to Malta, Knights of Malta.

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Etymology of 'Hospitaler'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... commander, who had the general supervision of the clergy and serving brethren, and who presided in chapter in the absence of the grand master. Next to the preceptor came the marshal, who acted as lieutenant-general in the field of battle under the grand master. The third dignitary was the grand hospitaler, who had the superintendence of the hospitals and of all that related to their management. The fourth officer was the trappier, who supplied the knights with their clothing and accoutrements. And, lastly, there was the treasurer, ...

— The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume VI. • Various