Buildings or structures where horses or other livestock are housed and cared for.
From Old French 'estable' derived from Latin 'stabulum' meaning 'standing place' or 'dwelling', from 'stare' meaning 'to stand'. The word evolved to specifically refer to animal housing by the medieval period.
The word 'stable' shares its root with 'establish' and 'stability' - all coming from the Latin concept of 'standing firm'. Interestingly, the phrase 'closing the barn door after the horse has bolted' actually refers to stables, highlighting their historical importance in protecting valuable animals.
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