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quern Definition


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quern
noun
    1. A mill, usually consisting of two circular stones (quernstones) one on top of the other, used for grinding grain by hand.
    2. A small hand mill for grinding pepper or mustard, etc.
Etymology: Anglo-Saxon cweorn.



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