Buhrs

/ˈbuːrz/ noun

Definition

Plural of buhr; multiple stones of buhr, or multiple mills equipped with buhr stones.

Etymology

Standard pluralization of 'buhr' with '-s'. As milling technology spread, plural references became common in trade documentation and mill management.

Kelly Says

Buhr stones were expensive and had to be imported, so when a miller owned multiple 'buhrs,' it showed serious investment in quality. The plural form signals wealth and industrial ambition.

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