A gristmill (also: grist mill, corn mill or flour mill) grinds grain into flour. The term can refer to both the grinding mechanism and the building that holds it. ==History== ===Early history=== The Greek geographer Strabo reports in his Geography a water-powered grain-mill to have existed near the palace of king Mithradates VI Eupator at Cabira, ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gristmill
Grist'mill' noun A mill for grinding grain; especially, a mill for grinding grists, or portions of grain brought by different customers; a custom mill. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/G/59