noun
a person who takes care of horses, especially at an inn or stable
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The hostler at the inn was responsible for taking care of the horses.
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The hostler down at the stables always has a story to tell.
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I heard the hostler got in trouble for sneaking a smoke break behind the barn.
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As the hostler of the group, he was always the one to take charge and make sure everything was running smoothly.