What does "hostler" mean?
Hostler: The person who has the care of horses at an inn or stable; hence, any one who takes care of horses; a groom; -- so called because the innkeeper formerly attended to this duty in person.
Additional senses
- 2.(Railroad) The person who takes charge of a locomotive when it is left by the engineer after a trip.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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