Definition of stable

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Stabling (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Stabl.

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Stable :: Stable (v. t.) To fix; to establish.
Fitful :: Fitful (a.) Full of fits; irregularly variable; impulsive and unstable.
Hydrazine :: Hydrazine (n.) Any one of a series of nitrogenous bases, resembling the amines and produced by the reduction of certain nitroso and diazo compounds; as, methyl hydrazine, phenyl hydrazine, etc. They are derivatives of hydrazine proper, H2N.NH2, which is a doubled amido group, recently (1887) isolated as a stable, colorless gas, with a peculiar, irritating odor. As a base it forms distinct salts. Called also diamide, amidogen, (or more properly diamidogen), etc..
Staff :: Staff (n.) A pole, stick, or wand borne as an ensign of authority; a badge of office; as, a constable's staff..
Board :: Board (n.) To place at board, for compensation; as, to board one's horse at a livery stable..
Tipstaff :: Tipstaff (n.) An officer who bears a staff tipped with metal; a constable.
Pancratic :: Pancratic (a.) Having all or many degrees of power; having a great range of power; -- said of an eyepiece made adjustable so as to give a varying magnifying power.
Steady :: Steading (n.) The brans, stables, cattle-yards, etc., of a farm; -- called also onstead, farmstead, farm offices, or farmery..
Stabler :: Stableness (n.) The quality or state of being stable, or firmly established; stability..
Constable :: Constable (n.) An officer of the peace having power as a conservator of the public peace, and bound to execute the warrants of judicial officers..
Roundhouse :: Roundhouse (n.) A constable's prison; a lockup, watch-house, or station house..
Constablewick :: Constablewick (n.) The district to which a constable's power is limited.
Blasted :: Blasted (a.) Confounded; accursed; detestable.
Shepen :: Shepen (n.) A stable; a shippen.
Stableman :: Stableboy (n.) Alt. of Stablema.
Sinapine :: Sinapine (n.) An alkaloid occuring in the seeds of mustard. It is extracted, in combination with sulphocyanic acid, as a white crystalline substance, having a hot, bitter taste. When sinapine is isolated it is unstable and undergoes decomposition..
Fast :: Fast (v.) Firmly fixed; closely adhering; made firm; not loose, unstable, or easily moved; immovable; as, to make fast the door..
Notify :: Notify (v. t.) To give notice to; to inform by notice; to apprise; as, the constable has notified the citizens to meet at the city hall; the bell notifies us of the time of meeting..
Bedchair :: Bedchair (n.) A chair with adjustable back, for the sick, to support them while sitting up in bed..
Stable :: Stable (v. i.) Steady in purpose; constant; firm in resolution; not easily diverted from a purpose; not fickle or wavering; as, a man of stable character..
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