stable girl

noun

variants or less commonly stablegirl
plural stable girls also stablegirls
: a girl or young woman who works in a stable
especially : one who takes care of the horses

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Teaming with a magical stable girl Alora and her fearless ally Constance, William helps expose a coup and ultimately proves that compassion, not force, is the kingdom’s greatest strength. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of stable girl was in 1837

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“Stable girl.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stable%20girl. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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