n. pl. [ CF. G. brille spectacles, D. bril, fr. L. berillus. See Brilliant. ] The hair on the eyelids of a horse. Bailey. [ 1913 Webster ]
See Buhrstone. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Mech.) A contrivance for holding and turning a drill. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. Ornamental objects of no great value.
n. The side or declivity of a hill. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One of two circular stones used for grinding grain or other substance in a mill{ 1 }. [ 1913 Webster ]
No man shall take the nether or the upper millstone to pledge. Deut. xxiv. 6. [ 1913 Webster ]
☞ The cellular siliceous rock called buhrstone is usually employed for millstones; also, some kinds of lava, as that Niedermendig, or other firm rock with rough texture. The surface of a millstone has usually a series of radial grooves in which the powdered material collects. [ 1913 Webster ]
Millstone girt (Geol.),
To see into a millstone
To see through a millstone
A pipe wrench having an adjustable
n. A standstill. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
[ From Dr. Vallet of Paris. ] (Med.) Pills containing sulphate of iron and carbonate of sodium, mixed with saccharine matter; -- called also
a. [ Written also wilsome. ]
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