Definition: A building, wing or dependency set apart and adapted for lodging and feeding (and training) animals with hoofs, especially horses.
Alright class, settle down now, letβs take a look!
That dictionary definition is quite specific, you see β it's talking about something called a βstring,β but not in the way we usually say it. Itβs an old-fashioned term, mostly used in equestrian circles, thatβs key!
Think of it like this:
βStringsβ were stables, my dears,
Where horses would stay and receive cheers.
It wasn't just a place to keep them fed and dry,
But also a spot for training, reaching for the sky!
They provided lodging β a sheltered space you see,
And often included areas for exercise and glee.
So while we say "pulling a string" today with ease,
Back then, βstringβ meant a stable, if you please!
Does that make more sense? Any questions before we move on to the next word?