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Meaning of 'stile' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Stile [ n.]
- A pin set on the face of a dial, to cast a shadow; a style. See Style.
- Mode of composition. See Style.
2 . Stile [ v. i.]
- A step, or set of steps, for ascending and descending, in passing a fence or wall.
- One of the upright pieces in a frame; one of the primary members of a frame, into which the secondary members are mortised.

Nearby Words:

stiacciato stian stibborn stibial stibialism stibiated stibic stibiconite stibine stibious

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