the stock or handle of anything; as, the stale of a rake.-vapid or tasteless from age; having lost its life, spirit, and flavor, from being long kept; as, stale beer.-not new; not freshly made; as, stele bread.-having lost the life or graces of youth; worn out; decayed.-worn out by use or familiarity; having lost its novelty and power of pleasing; trite; common.-to make vapid or tasteless; to destroy the life, beauty, or use of; to wear out.-to make water; to discharge urine; -- said especially of horses and cattle.-that which is stale or worn out by long keeping, or by use.-a prostitute.-urine, esp. that of beasts.-something set, or offered to view, as an allurement to draw others to any place or purpose; a decoy; a stool pigeon.-a stalking-horse.-a stalemate.-a laughingstock; a dupe.