Byrling

/ˈbɜːrlɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process of roasting or parching grain over a fire, or the facility where this is done.

Etymology

From 'byrl' + the gerund suffix '-ing'. This describes both the action and sometimes the specialized equipment used in medieval grain processing.

Kelly Says

Byrling was such an important process that medieval villages often had dedicated byrling-houses—it was basically the first industrial food processing, turning raw grain into shelf-stable food at scale.

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