hostler

Meanings

• noun

  A person who looks after horses or a horse-drawn vehicle.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈ(h)ɑːs.lɚ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

groom

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Variants

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hostler , hostlers , ostler , ostlers

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Etymology

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From Old English hostel, a lodging place for travelers and their horses.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hostler' is rarely used in modern English.

2. In the 19th century, hostlers were an essential part of the transportation industry, as most travel was done by horse-drawn vehicles.

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Related Concepts

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1. stablehand: A synonym for hostler.

2. innkeeper: An innkeeper may employ hostlers to care for guests' horses.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'hostler' has been used to describe characters who work in inns or stables. In art, there are paintings depicting scenes of hostlers caring for horses.

How to Memorize "hostler"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person caring for horses in a stable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hostler' with horses and caring for them.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic: 'Hostler' is a person who 'hoses' down horses.

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