stile 1
/stuyl/ , n.
1. a series of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a wall or fence that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle.
2. a turnstile.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE stigel, deriv. of stigan to climb, c. G steigen ]
stile 2
/stuyl/ , n. Carpentry, Furniture.
any of various upright members framing panels or the like, as in a system of paneling, a paneled door, window sash, or chest of drawers. Cf. rail 1 (def. 8).
[ 1670-80; perh. stijl (door-, bed-) post, strut ]