milldam

noun

mill·​dam ˈmil-ˌdam How to pronounce milldam (audio)
: a dam to make a millpond
also : millpond

Word History

First Known Use

12th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of milldam was in the 12th century

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“Milldam.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/milldam. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

milldam

noun
mill·​dam ˈmil-ˌdam How to pronounce milldam (audio)
1
: the dam of a millpond
2

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