subs. (military).—1.  In pl. = routine duty at the stables.

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  1885.  Morning Post, 5 Feb. They seem always at STABLES, on parade, or out doing field-firing.

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  2.  (racing).—The horses in a racing establishment.

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  1887.  Referee, 24 April. They can insure a straight run for their money in connection with this STABLE.

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  TO SHUT THE STABLE DOOR WHEN THE STEED IS STOLEN, verb. phr. (old).—To set a guard after a mischief is done.

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  1509.  BARCLAY, Ship of Fools (1874), i. 76. WHEN THE STEDE IS STOLYN, TO SHYT THE STABLE DORE.

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