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quern

Pronunciation: /kwəːn/

Definition of quern

noun

  • a simple hand mill for grinding corn, typically consisting of two circular stones, the upper of which is rotated or rubbed to and fro on the lower one.

Origin:

Old English cweorn(e), of Germanic origin; related to Old Norse kvern and Dutch kweern

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