grist mills
Flour-producing buildings
Grist mills are facilities where grain is ground into flour or meal.
The term comes from grist—grain brought to be milled.
Historically, grist mills were powered by water wheels or wind, serving as essential infrastructure for agricultural communities.
The expression grist for the mill means material that can be put to use, especially fodder for discussion or analysis.
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