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Dressing (millstones)

nounThe pattern of LANDS and FURROWS on the grinding face of MILLSTONES. Also known as thedress. verb The process of preparing, restoring or sharpening the grinding faces of a MILLSTONE; carried out by a STONE DRESSER.

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