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

Seeing Kirgan, the engineer swung down from the step at the lead switch, leaving the hostler to "spot" the engine on the table.

From The Wreckers by Lynde, Francis

Now, as soon as he had drank, the hostler called him, as he gave him charge before so to do.

From Amusing Prose Chap Books by Various

Colonel Tennytown had directed a hostler who followed the party to bring out a sorrel gelding of which he was especially proud.

From The Red Debt Echoes from Kentucky by MacDonald, Everett