Stableman
(noun)
- A person who is employed to take care of horses in a stable.
- A person who is in charge of the maintenance of a stable and its animals.
Origin:
Late 16th century (denoting a horse keeper in a stable): from obsolete stabel + man.
Examples:
- The stableman checked the horse's hooves for any signs of injury.
- The stableman was responsible for feeding and grooming all of the horses in the stable.
- The stableman knew the horses better than anyone, and they were all well trained under his care.
- The owner of the stable relied on the stableman to keep everything running smoothly.
- The stableman had worked with horses his entire life and was considered an expert in his field.