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stile

8 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. 1) stile (noun)
  2. 2) stile (noun)
  3. diminishing stile (noun)
  4. hanging stile (noun)
  5. lock stile (noun)
  6. pulley stile (noun)
  7. shutting stile (noun)
  8. striking stile (noun)

1stile

noun \ˈstī(-ə)l\

Definition of STILE

: a step or set of steps for passing over a fence or wall; also : turnstile

Origin of STILE

Middle English, from Old English stigel; akin to Old English stǣger stair — more at stair
First Known Use: before 12th century

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