ostler

[ os-ler ]

noun

1. a variant of hostler.

ostler

/ ˈɒslə /

noun

1. archaic.
   a stableman, esp one at an inn

Word History and Origins

Origin of ostler¹

C15: variant of hostler, from hostel

Example Sentences

According to Catherine Ostler at the Daily Mail she has held the title of ‘girlfriend-in-waiting’ while Harry has been away.

From The Daily Beast

“Even a year ago, everyone wanted to look like Kate Moss,” says former Tatler editor Catherine Ostler.

From The Daily Beast

Yes,” continued the ostler, “not been the like of it this fifteen years: the North Mail stopped at the three stones.

From Project Gutenberg

“Very true,” said Grenville, giving the ostler a kick and telling him to bestir himself if he did not want his ears cropped.

From Project Gutenberg

Sadie, putting her foot on the wheel when the ostler held up the light, saw Charnock lying on a bundle of sacks.

From Project Gutenberg

When the rig stopped she went to the door, where the ostler stood with a lantern, and caught her breath as Wilkinson got down.

From Project Gutenberg

"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.

From Project Gutenberg