stale

1. n. The stock or handle of anything; as, the stale of a rake. Source: opted

2. v. i. Vapid or tasteless from age; having lost its life, spirit, and flavor, from being long kept; as, stale beer. Source: opted

3. v. i. Not new; not freshly made; as, stele bread. Source: opted

4. v. i. Having lost the life or graces of youth; worn out; decayed. Source: opted

5. v. i. Worn out by use or familiarity; having lost its novelty and power of pleasing; trite; common. Source: opted

6. v. t. To make vapid or tasteless; to destroy the life, beauty, or use of; to wear out. Source: opted

7. a. To make water; to discharge urine; -- said especially of horses and cattle. Source: opted

8. v. i. That which is stale or worn out by long keeping, or by use. Source: opted

9. v. i. A prostitute. Source: opted

10. v. i. Urine, esp. that of beasts. Source: opted

11. v. t. Something set, or offered to view, as an allurement to draw others to any place or purpose; a decoy; a stool pigeon. Source: opted

12. v. t. A stalking-horse. Source: opted

13. v. t. A stalemate. Source: opted

14. v. t. A laughingstock; a dupe. Source: opted

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