Stable
/ˈsteɪ.bəl/noun
A structure for housing animals, particularly horses.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, stables were not just for horses; they were also sacred spaces where rituals took place to honor the gods of agriculture and fertility.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*steb(h)-
“to support or stand firm”
Latin
Latin
stabilis
“stable, firm, fixed”
Old French
Old French
estable
“stable, dwelling place for animals”
Middle English
Middle English
stable
“building for horses, a place of rest”
Modern English
English
stable
“a shelter for livestock, especially horses”