English Lexicon

Stabling

/ˈsteɪ.blɪŋ/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #14500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Buildings or accommodation providing shelter and care for horses or other livestock.

    "The farm features modern stabling for up to twenty horses."
As verb
  1. 1

    The act of putting or keeping an animal in a stable.

    "Stabling the horses overnight protects them from the harsh winter weather."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Middle English word 'stable', originating from Old French 'estable' and ultimately from the Latin 'stabulum' meaning 'standing place' or 'abode for animals'. The suffix '-ing' was added to denote the action, process, or accommodation related to housing horses in a stable.

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