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English

miller

|mil-ler|

B2

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/ˈmɪlər/

🇬🇧

/ˈmɪlə/

grain grinder

Etymology
Etymology Information

'miller' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'mille,' where 'mille' meant 'mill.'

Historical Evolution

'mille' transformed into the Middle English word 'miller,' and eventually became the modern English word 'miller.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'one who grinds grain,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who operates a mill, especially a grain mill.

The miller ground the wheat into flour.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a moth whose wings resemble the dust of a mill.

The miller moth fluttered around the light.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45