stablie

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman stablie (Old French establie).

Noun

stablie (plural stablies)

  1. A group of hunters and hounds stationed around the perimeter of a wood during a hunt to prevent the escape of the game.
  2. military encampment

Descendants

  • English: stably

References

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