syce

/saɪs/
noun
  1. A person who takes care of horses; a groom or stableman.
    • In the old days, a wealthy family might employ a syce to tend their stables.
    • The syce brushed the horse's mane until it shone.
    • The syce led the tired horse back to the stable after the long ride.
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