Associations to the word «Quern»

Wiktionary

QUERN, noun. A mill for grinding corn, especially a hand-mill made of two circular stones.
QUERN, verb. (transitive) To grind; to use a quern.

Dictionary definition

QUERN, noun. A primitive stone mill for grinding corn by hand.

Wise words

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