ETYM Old Eng. estable, French stable, from Latin stabilis, from stare to stand. Related to Stand, Establish.
1. Firm and dependable; subject to little fluctuation.
2. Maintaining equilibrium.
3. Not taking part readily in chemical change.
4. Resistant to change of position or condition.
standfest, dauerhaft.
stabilisieren
festsetzen; festigen.
ETYM Old Fren. estable, French étable, from Latin stabulum, from stare to stand. Related to Stand.
A building for housing horses or other livestock; SYN. stalls, horse barn.
To shelter in a stable