john a stilesglossary / JOHN-A-STILES John-a-Stiles. Archaic. A fictitious name for an unknown party to a legal proceeding, esp. the second party. • The name is short for “John who dwells at the stile.” — Abbr. J.S. — Also spelled John-a-Styles. 词条贡献者 译员Dennis,毕业于英国顶尖的高级翻译学院,专注翻译各种与高管退休金和员工福利有关的法律文件。