Stale
Definition of Stale
Pronunciation: stāld | n. | 1. | The stock or handle of anything; as, the stale of a rake. | | a. | 1. | Vapid or tasteless from age; having lost its life, spirit, and flavor, from being long kept; as, stale beer. | | 2. | Not new; not freshly made; as, stale bread. | | 3. | Having lost the life or graces of youth; worn out; decayed. | | 4. | Worn out by use or familiarity; having lost its novelty and power of pleasing; trite; common. | | v. t. | 1. | To make vapid or tasteless; to destroy the life, beauty, or use of; to wear out. | | v. i. | 1. | To make water; to discharge urine; - said especially of horses and cattle. | | n. | 1. | That which is stale or worn out by long keeping, or by use. | | 2. | A prostitute. | | 3. | Urine, esp. that of beasts. | | 1. | Something set, or offered to view, as an allurement to draw others to any place or purpose; a decoy; a stool pigeon. | | 2. | A stalking-horse. | | 3. | (Chess) A stalemate. | | 4. | A laughingstock; a dupe. |
Related Words
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