mill-run
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of mill-run
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
"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
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