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stall

21 ENTRIES FOUND:

1stall

noun \ˈstl\

Definition of STALL

1
a : a compartment for a domestic animal in a stable or barn b : a space marked off for parking a motor vehicle
2
a : a seat in the chancel of a church with back and sides wholly or partly enclosed b : a church pew c chiefly British : a front orchestra seat in a theater —usually used in plural
3
: a booth, stand, or counter at which articles are displayed for sale
4
: a protective sheath for a finger or toe
5
: a small compartment <a shower stall>; especially : one with a toilet or urinal

Origin of STALL

Middle English, from Old English steall; akin to Old High German stal place, stall and perhaps to Latin locus (Old Latin stlocus) place
First Known Use: before 12th century

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