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Carved in Stone
M is for Millstone
Among the many European millstones, the geology of the French burrstone was prized for the effect of its quartz grain.
‘mil-st¯on A portmanteau created by blending the words ‘mill’ and ‘stone.’ “I can never cease to hanker for ... Read More...
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