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FLAX MILL
A mill where flax is processed to make linen, thread and yarn.
Flax Spinning Works (Non-Preferred)
Classifications
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Monument Thesaurus (rcahms)
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>>> Linen Or Flax Manufacturing Site
>>> Textile Mill
>>> Mill
>>>> Flax Mill
>>>> Flax Mill
>>>> Textile Mill
>>>>> Flax Mill
Related Terms
| Term | Note |
|---|---|
| CALENDER WORKS | A factory where cloth, especially linen and jute, is finished by running it between heavy rollers. |
| FLAX KILN | A kiln for drying flax straw after retting and prior to processing. |
| FLAX STORE | A building where flax is stored before processing. |
