A mill is a device for grinding, grist is seed separated from chaff and ready for grinding. Hence, 'grist for the gossip mill' is fresh gossip, ready for spreading. The oldest element of the phrase is 'mill', Old English, approx. 5th. century.
The phrase "grist for the gossip mill" originates from the milling industry, where grist refers to grain that is ground into flour. In a gossip context, it means providing material or information that fuels gossip or rumors.
Hudson Grist Mill was created in 1850.
Coffeetown Grist Mill was created in 1762.
Jenney Grist Mill was created in 1636.
Harrison Grist Mill was created in 1840.
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Haviland-Davison Grist Mill was created in 1689.
Perry-Carpenter Grist Mill was created in 1716.
Helfrich's Springs Grist Mill was created in 1807.
Sterling Grist Mill Complex was created in 1835.
Balmoral Grist Mill Museum was created in 1874.
Cedar Creek Grist Mill was created in 1876.
Aurora Steam Grist Mill was created in 1817.