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单词 word-mill
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Definition of word-mill in English:

word-mill

noun
  • A garrulous or talkative person; (humorously) the supposed mechanism by means of which such a person produces his or her words.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Lockman (1698–1771), author and translator. Apparently originally after French moulin à paroles.

 
 

Definition of word-mill in US English:

word-mill

noun
  • A garrulous or talkative person; (humorously) the supposed mechanism by means of which such a person produces his or her words.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in John Lockman (1698–1771), author and translator. Apparently originally after French moulin à paroles.

 
 
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