Associations to the word «Gristmill»

Wiktionary

GRISTMILL, noun. A mill that grinds grain, especially grain brought by a farmer to be exchanged for the flour (less a percentage)

Dictionary definition

GRISTMILL, noun. A mill for grinding grain (especially the customer's own grain).

Wise words

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