chattering damsel

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What does chattering damsel mean?

A component of a traditional mill which creates a vibratory motion to impel portions of grain toward the millstone.

Where does chattering damsel come from?

The constant noise it produced was humorously likened to a talkative woman.

How to pronounce chattering damsel

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