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Definition of mill-tail in English: mill-tailnoun ˈmɪlteɪl 1The water downstream from a mill which has passed through the mill-wheel; the channel in which water runs away after passing through a mill. 2Chiefly US regional. In similative and figurative use, denoting rapid movement, furious activity, or violent, unstoppable force.
Origin Mid 16th century. From mill + tail. Definition of mill-tail in US English: mill-tailnounˈmɪlteɪl 1The water downstream from a mill which has passed through the mill-wheel; the channel in which water runs away after passing through a mill. 2Chiefly US regional. In similative and figurative use, denoting rapid movement, furious activity, or violent, unstoppable force.
Origin Mid 16th century. From mill + tail. |