Quern (Noun)
Meaning
A primitive stone mill for grinding corn by hand.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The quern was used by our ancestors to grind wheat into flour for making bread.
- In the old days, people would spend hours operating a quern to prepare meal for the day's cooking.
- She turned the handle of the quern round and round to grind the oats into a fine powder.
- The quern, which had been used by the family for generations, was a symbol of their connection to the land.
- Archaeologists found a well-preserved quern at the ancient settlement, which gave them insight into the community's way of life.