mill-run

American  

[mil-ruhn] / ˈmɪlˈrʌn /

adjective

1. coming directly from a mill, especially without having been sorted.

   mill-run carpets.

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Etymology

Origin of mill-run

An Americanism dating back to 1880–85

Example Sentences

"Dad burn you, Victor Brouillard, you're a man—ever' single mill-run of you!" he burst out.

From The City of Numbered Days by Lynde, Francis

It crossed the smaller stream and the mill-run by two wooden bridges; but the river itself had been too large for the bridge-maker's efforts, and here there was a ford, with stepping-stones for foot passengers.

From The Vicar of Bullhampton by Trollope, Anthony

The mill-run was an entire success from the viewpoint of the sellers, although not from that of the buyers.

From Stories from Everybody's Magazine by Various