a mill, esp one equipped with large grinding stones for grinding grain
gristmill in American English
(ˈgrɪstˌmɪl)
noun
a mill for grinding grain, esp. for individual customers
gristmill in American English
(ˈɡrɪstˌmɪl)
noun
a mill for grinding grain, esp. the customer's own grain
Derived forms
gristmiller
noun
gristmilling
noun
Word origin
[1595–1605; grist + mill1]This word is first recorded in the period 1595–1605. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Creole, posture, premium, toss, vernacular