"ostler" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈɒslə/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈɑːslɚ/ [US] Forms: ostlers [plural]
Rhymes: (Received Pronunciation) -ɒslə Etymology: Phonetic spelling of hostler, from late 14th century. Etymology templates: {{m|en|hostler}} hostler Head templates: {{en-noun}} ostler (plural ostlers)
  1. A person employed at an inn, hostelry, or stable to look after horses; a groom Synonyms: groom, hostler
    Sense id: en-ostler-en-noun-S5UxXBkC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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