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Stableboy

Alt. of Stableman

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Groom 76% connected

A boy or young man; a waiter; a servant; especially, a man or boy who has charge of horses, or the stable.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hostler 76% connected

An innkeeper. [Obs.] See Hosteler.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Man 76% connected

A human being; -- opposed tobeast.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Ostler 76% connected

See Hostler.

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Stableman 92% connected

A boy or man who attends in a stable; a groom; a hostler.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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