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A-Z glossary

# A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z

Runner Stone

The upper revolving stone of a pair of millstones. A 4 foot-diameter stone revolves at about 120 r.p.m. when grinding (outer edge of the stone is moving at about 18mph) also known as a LOOPER, UPPER STONE.

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Alternative terms

Term	Language	Region
Loper	English
Running Stone	English
Top Stone	English
Upper Stone	English