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miller
noun mill·er \ˈmi-lər\
: a person who works in or is in charge of a flour mill
Full Definition of MILLER
1
: one that operates a mill; specifically : one that grinds grain into flour
2
: any of various moths having powdery wings
3
a : milling machine b : a tool for use in a milling machine
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First Known Use of MILLER
14th century
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biographical name Mil·ler \ˈmi-lər\
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Arthur 1915–2005 Am. dram. & nov.
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(Alton) Glenn 1904–1944 Am. bandleader
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Henry 1891–1980 Am. writer
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Joa*quin \wä-ˈkēn, wȯ-\ 1837–1913 pseud. of Cincinnatus Hiner Miller Am. poet
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Merton Howard 1923–2000 Am. econ.
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Perry Gilbert Eddy 1905–1963 Am. lit. critic & scholar
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William 1782–1849 Am. religious leader
MILLER Defined for Kids
miller
noun mill·er \ˈmi-lər\
Definition of MILLER for Kids
: a person who works in or runs a mill that grinds grain into flour
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