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Definition of Millpond
1. Noun. A pond formed by damming a stream to provide a head of water to turn a mill wheel.
Definition of Millpond
1. Noun. A pond or reservoir produced by damming a river or stream in order to provide a steady source of water for a millrace ¹
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Definition of Millpond
1. a pond for supplying water to run a mill wheel (a type of waterwheel) [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Millpond
Literary usage of Millpond
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. South Eastern Reporter by West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, West Publishing Company, South Carolina Supreme Court (1919)
"Under this grant the defendant claimed to be entitled to the exclusive fishing
privileges in the millpond, notwithstanding the plaintiffs ownership of the ..."
2. Readers' Guide to Periodical Literature by H.W. Wilson Company (1911)
"Wade, JH millpond plantation, the winter home of JH Wade at Thomasville. W.
Miller. 11. Country Life. 19: 214-8. Ja. l, '11. Wages. British report upon real ..."
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