"hoffice" meaning in English

See hoffice in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: hoffices [plural]
Etymology: Blend of home + office. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|home|office}} Blend of home + office Head templates: {{en-noun}} hoffice (plural hoffices)
  1. A home office. Categories (topical): Rooms

Inflected forms

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