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stile

1. stile \'sti-(*)l\ n [ME, fr. OE stigel; akin to OE st-ger stair - 
   more at] STAIR : a step or set of steps for passing over a fence or wall; 
   also :  TURNSTILE
2. stile n [prob. fr. D stijl post] : one of the vertical members in a 
   frame or panel into which the secondary  members are fitted