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stile

1  [stahyl] ,
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–noun
1. a series of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a wall or fence that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle.
2. a turnstile.
Origin:
bef. 900; ME; OE stigel, deriv. of stīgan to climb, c. G steigen

stile

2  [stahyl] ,
–noun Carpentry, Furniture.
any of various upright members framing panels or the like, as in a system of paneling, a paneled door, window sash, or chest of drawers. Compare rail 1 (def. 8).
Origin:
1670–80; perh. < D stijl (door-, bed-) post, strut
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stile 1   (stīl)   
n.  

  1. A set or series of steps for crossing a fence or wall.

  2. A turnstile.


[Middle English, from Old English stigel; see steigh- in Indo-European roots.]
stile 2   (stīl)   
n.  A vertical member of a panel or frame, as in a door or window sash.

[Probably from Dutch stijl, doorpost, from Middle Dutch, possibly from Latin stilus, pole, post.]
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Word Origin & History

stile 
O.E. stigel "device for climbing, ladder," related to stigen "to climb," from P.Gmc. *stig- "to climb," (see stair). An arrangement to allow persons to pass but not sheep and cattle.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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