Definitions

1. noun

A type of roadside inn or tavern, especially in medieval England, providing lodging, food, and refreshment to travelers.

“The weary traveler stumbled upon a wayhouse and was greeted by the warm fire and the smell of roasting meat.”

2. noun

A place where a change of horses or vehicles is made, especially in the context of stagecoaches or other forms of transportation.

“The stagecoach driver pulled into the wayhouse to change horses and rest the horses before continuing the journey.”