milled adjective. [mɪld] E17.
[from MILL verb¹ + -ED¹.]
1. Polished by some mechanical process. rare. Only in E17.

2. a. Of a coin: (a) struck in a mill; (b) having the edge fluted or grooved by milling. M17.
b. Of knitwear: ribbed. L17-E19.
c. Marked with transverse grooves or ribs; esp. (of the head of a screw etc.) serrated to afford a hold for adjustment. E18.

3. Pressed, fulled. M17.

4. Flattened by rolling or beating. L17.
milled board = MILLBOARD.

5. Whipped or beaten to a froth. M18.

6. Ground, hulled, juiced, powdered, pressed, shredded, etc., in a mill. E19.

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