1. n. an arrangement of steps allowing people but not animals to climb over a fence or wall.
Etymology: OE stigel f. a Gmc root stig- (unrecorded) climb 2. n. a vertical piece in the frame of a panelled door, wainscot, etc. (cf. RAIL(1) n. 5).
Etymology: prob. f. Du. stijl pillar, doorpost