hall -
n. 1 a a space or passage into which the front entrance of a house etc. opens. b US a corridor or passage in a building.
2 a a large room or building for meetings, meals, concerts, etc. b (in pl.) music-
halls.
3 a large
country house, esp. with a landed estate.
4 (in full
hall of residence) a university residence for students.
5 a (in a college etc.) a common dining-room. b
dinner in this.
6 the building of a guild (Fishmongers'
Hall).
7 a a large public room in a palace etc. b the principal living-room of a
medieval house.
Hall of Fame US a building with memorials of celebrated people. hall porter Brit. a porter who carries baggage etc. in a hotel. hall-stand a stand in the hall of a house, with a mirror, pegs, etc. [OE = hall f. Gmc, rel. to HELL]
