staler; stalest
Definition of stale
(Entry 1 of 4)
1
: tasteless or unpalatable from age
stale bread
2
: tedious from familiarity
a stale routine
3
: impaired in legal force or effect by reason of being allowed to rest without timely use, action, or demand
a stale affidavit a stale debt
4
: impaired in vigor or effectiveness
stale
verb (1)
staled; staling
Definition of stale (Entry 2 of 4)
: to become stale
stale
verb (2)
staled; staling
Definition of stale (Entry 3 of 4)
: urinate
—used chiefly of camels and horses
stale
nounDefinition of stale (Entry 4 of 4)
: urine of a domestic animal (such as a horse)
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The first known use of stale was in the 15th century
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