• Handmill

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    From hand + mill. Compare Dutch handmolen ("handmill"), German Handmühle ("handmill"), Danish håndmølle ("handmill").

    Full definition of handmill

    Noun

    handmill

    (plural handmills)
    1. A mill for grinding grain, pepper, coffee, etc. worked by hand as distinguished from those driven by steam, water, or other power; a quern.
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