Groom (4)
'groom' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for primp that I've seen before include "Smarten up" , "Make small adjustments to one's appearance" , "Make minor changes to one's appearance" , "Titivate one's appearance" , "Tart up" .)
'groom' is the definition.
(a bird grooms itself by preening feathers)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for preen that I've seen before include "Array (oneself) carefully" , "Groom elaborately" , "Self-congratulate" , "setdown straight?" , "Dress with elaborate care" .)
'groom' is the definition.
(combing is a way of grooming oneself)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for comb that I've seen before include "Toothed object for tidying hair" , "Toothed grooming implement" , "Implement with teeth" , "Barber's implement" , "Implement for grooming hair" .)
'groom' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Another definition for hostler that I've seen is " service - I may supply it with rolling stock".)
'groom' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for ostler that I've seen before include "Inn's carer for horses" , "One taking care of horses at an inn" , "Inn servant" , "Old stableman at an inn -- sterol (anag)" , "Groom, stableman" .)