Gristmill
/ˈɡrɪst.mɪl/noun
A mill for grinding grain into flour.
Did you know?In medieval times, gristmills were not just places of production; they were often central to community gatherings and were believed to hold the power of prosperity for the harvest.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰrei-
“to grind or rub”
Old English
Old English
grīst
“grain or corn”
Middle English
Middle English
grist
“the grain to be ground”
Middle English
Middle English
milne
“a mill or place for grinding”
Modern English
English
gristmill
“a mill specifically for grinding grain into flour”