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['mɪlstəun]n ( fig)* * *1) (one of the two large, heavy stones used in an old-fashioned mill for grinding grain.) kamień młyński2) ((usually with round one's/the neck) something that is a heavy burden or responsibility, and prevents easy progress: He regarded his brother as a millstone round his neck.) kamień młyński
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