gig mill

noun

1. gig ³( def 4 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of gig mill¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

In England in the year 1555 the gig-mill, a mechanical appliance, was forbidden by law.

From Project Gutenberg

Another and better gig-mill would rise on the ruins of this, and perhaps a more enterprising owner come in my place.

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