I.a standing place for animals, Lat. stabulum, a stable, fold, Il.: a stye, Od.: of men, a dwelling, abode, Hes., Soph.
2.quarters, lodgings for travellers or soldiers, Lat. statio, Xen.
3.in Persia, σταθμοί were stations on the royal road, where the king rested, Hdt.: hence a day's journey, day's march, averaging about 5 parasangs or 15 miles, id=Hdt., Xen.
II.an upright post, the bearing pillar of the roof, Od.: a door-post, esp. in pl., Hom., attic