Ostler
noun
A person who takes care of horses, especially at an inn.
The ostler was busy feeding the horses while the travellers rested inside the tavern.
Often appears as...
- inn ostler
- stable ostler
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A person who takes care of horses, especially at an inn.
The ostler was busy feeding the horses while the travellers rested inside the tavern.
Often appears as...
- inn ostler
- stable ostler
Usage tips
Historical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Ostler is rarely used today but common in historical novels or discussions about the past.
The coachman spoke to the ostler about a place for his horses.
Pro Tip 2/3Evolving Roles
Modern equivalents are stablehands or groomsmen since 'ostler' is outdated.
At the medieval fair, one actor played the role of an ostler.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Ostlers are often depicted in literature as humble caretakers of the stables.
The novel featured an old ostler who knew all the village's secrets.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Ostler is rarely used today but common in historical novels or discussions about the past.
The coachman spoke to the ostler about a place for his horses.
Pro Tip 2/3Evolving Roles
Modern equivalents are stablehands or groomsmen since 'ostler' is outdated.
At the medieval fair, one actor played the role of an ostler.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Ostlers are often depicted in literature as humble caretakers of the stables.
The novel featured an old ostler who knew all the village's secrets.
Pro Tip 1/3Historical Usage
Ostler is rarely used today but common in historical novels or discussions about the past.
The coachman spoke to the ostler about a place for his horses.
Pro Tip 2/3Evolving Roles
Modern equivalents are stablehands or groomsmen since 'ostler' is outdated.
At the medieval fair, one actor played the role of an ostler.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Depictions
Ostlers are often depicted in literature as humble caretakers of the stables.
The novel featured an old ostler who knew all the village's secrets.
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