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Millstones

Scope note

Designates circular stones, usually paired and sometimes built up of several pieces, used for grinding grain or other substances fed through a central hole in the upper stone. W

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000185256

Term used for

grindstones (millstones)

Equivalent Terms used

millstone (equipment component)

Created

13yrs ago

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