ostler

[ os-ler ]

/ ˈɒs lər /

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noun

a variant of hostler.

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Words nearby ostler

Ostia, ostiary, ostinato, ostiole, ostium, ostler, ostmark, ostomy, ostosis, Ostpolitik, Ostpreussen

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How to use ostler in a sentence

According to Catherine Ostler at the Daily Mail she has held the title of ‘girlfriend-in-waiting’ while Harry has been away.
Where Will Harry Party Back in London, And Who Will He Be Kissing?|Tom Sykes|January 24, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“Even a year ago, everyone wanted to look like Kate Moss,” says former Tatler editor Catherine Ostler.
Helena Bonham Carter, Style Rebel|Isabel Wilkinson|August 5, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Yes,” continued the ostler, “not been the like of it this fifteen years: the North Mail stopped at the three stones.
The Works of Robert Louis Stevenson, Volume XXI|Robert Louis Stevenson
“Very true,” said Grenville, giving the ostler a kick and telling him to bestir himself if he did not want his ears cropped.
The Children of the New Forest|Captain Marryat

Sadie, putting her foot on the wheel when the ostler held up the light, saw Charnock lying on a bundle of sacks.
The Girl From Keller's|Harold Bindloss
When the rig stopped she went to the door, where the ostler stood with a lantern, and caught her breath as Wilkinson got down.
The Girl From Keller's|Harold Bindloss
"Quick with that horse," Rupert said to the ostler; and seeing to the other, they were in the yard as soon as the marquis came up.
The Cornet of Horse|G. A. Henty

British Dictionary definitions for ostler

ostler

hostler

/ (ˈɒslə) /

noun

archaic a stableman, esp one at an inn

Word Origin for ostler

C15: variant of hostler, from hostel

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