Quern
/kwɜːrn/
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Pro Tip 1/3Historical Tool
Quern is an ancient device and may be mentioned in historical contexts or archaeological discussions. 
The excavation uncovered an old quern, suggesting the site was once used for milling grain.
Pro Tip 2/3Archaic Term
The term 'quern' is not commonly used today and could be considered outdated or literary. 
The poet described the labor of peasants, including the use of the quern.
Pro Tip 3/3Manual Labor
'Quern' represents manual grinding methods before advanced machinery, invoking simpler times or self-sufficiency. 
They decided to use a quern to grind their own flour as part of living off the grid.