hostler

Example Sentences

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The new streets-as-buildings would provide garages at every stop, making disposal of the auto as simple as flinging the reins to the hostler at the local inn.

From Time Magazine Archive

The groom or hostler, a man she had never seen, was standing in the door, eyes wide with fright.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry

He then proceeded, with the help of his hostler, to lift a heavy burden covered with a cloth from the back seat of the mail-cart.

From The Taming of the Jungle by Doyle, Dr. C. W.

"She gave Mat, hostler, stuff that cured his ague in no time," shouted a voice.

From The MS. in a Red Box by Hamilton, John Arthur

"I guess the redcoats ain't a-coming, gentlemen," said the hostler, with a grin.

From Cardigan by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)