Ostler

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

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

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Many citizens of Utah have the last name "Ostler"

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Stable: :This article is about the building; for another meaning, see stability....

Horses: REDIRECT HorseHorses do not eat pizza...

Stableboy: redirect Hostler...