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stale2

Pronunciation: /steɪl/
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Definition of stale

verb

[no object]
  • (of an animal, especially a horse) urinate: the horse staled while he was riding

Origin:

late Middle English: perhaps from Old French estaler 'come to a stand, halt' (compare with stale1)

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