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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A mill for grinding grain, pepper, coffee, etc. worked by hand as distinguished from those driven by steam, water, or other power.

Synonyms

All synonyms

quern

Etymology

From hand + mill. Compare Dutch handmolen (“handmill”), German Handmühle (“handmill”), Danish håndmølle (“handmill”).

Related phrases

by hand

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