hostler
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hos·tler
(hŏs'lər, ŏs'-) 
also os·tler (ŏs'-)
n.
also os·tler (ŏs'-)n.
- One who is employed to tend horses, especially at an inn.
- One who services a large vehicle or engine, such as a locomotive.
[Middle English, from Anglo-Norman hostiler, from Old French hostel, lodging. See hostel.]
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IN BRIEF: n. - Someone employed in a stable to take care of the horses.
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categories related to 'hostler'
- Railroad Personnel - hostler: roundhouse or terminal engine maintenance worker
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- Travel and Tourism - hostler: person who cares for horses at an inn
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