Reception, welcome; (also) refuge. Obsolete.

Reception of someone into a place, the presence or company of another, etc.; the welcome (esp. of a specified kind) that a person receives…

Reception or entertainment of guests. Obsolete.

Usually with qualifying adjective. The action of receiving, or fact of being received, in a certain manner. Of people.

The manner in which a person is received or welcomed; = reception, n. 4a (frequently with modifying adjective); (also) receptiveness, welcome. Obs…

The action of entertain, v. (in various senses); entertainment.

Treatment of guests or visitors; reception, entertainment. Obsolete.

Reception, welcome. Cf. bel-accoil, n.

= reception, n. (in various senses).