Associations to the word «Hostler»

Wiktionary

HOSTLER, noun. A person employed at an inn, hostelry, or stable to look after horses; a groom
HOSTLER, noun. (by extension) A person employed to care for a locomotive or other large engine.

Dictionary definition

HOSTLER, noun. Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses.

Wise words

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