Verse from Inverness Lodges (4)
I believe the answer is:
inns
'lodges' is the definition.
('inn' can be a synonym of 'lodge')
'verse from inverness' is the wordplay.
'from' indicates named letters should be taken away.
'inverness' with 'verse' taken away is 'INNS'.
(Other definitions for inns that I've seen before include "Old hostelries or pubs" , "Country taverns" , "Hotels" , "Places to stay" , "More than one pub" .)