Microsoft Store
 

Ostler


 

An ostler is a person employed in a stable to take care of horses. It is alternative for stableman, stableboy, groom or hostler.

Related Topics:
Stable - Horses - Stableman - Stableboy - Groom - Hostler

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

The word is sometimes jokingly said to be derived from "oat-stealer", but probably derives from the French hostelier (an innkeeper).

Related Topics:
French - Innkeeper

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Many citizens of Utah have the last name "Ostler"

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~