hostler

[ hos-ler, os-ler ]

noun

1. a person who takes care of horses, especially at an inn.
2. an employee who moves and services trains, buses, or other vehicles after their regular runs or who does the maintenance work on large machines.

hostler

/ ˈɒslə /

noun

1. another name (esp Brit) for ostler

Other Words From

• hostler·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of hostler¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English; variant of hosteler

Example Sentences

So we bade farewell to Lincoln, only stopping to ask the hostler for directions to the next town on our way.

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Seeing Kirgan, the engineer swung down from the step at the lead switch, leaving the hostler to "spot" the engine on the table.

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I gave the Hostler directions for preparing my Horse for the approaching expedition.

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After his wonderful deliverance the poor fellow turned hostler, and lived very honestly afterwards.

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There they parted; and Raynard was next observed in close conversation with his hostler, Mark Dunn.

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