Miller's Word

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Formed in the 18th century in immitation of the Mason's Word, which later became Freemasonry, and followed by the Horseman's Word, the Miller's Word was a trade union formed to restrict entry into and control the profession of grain milling. Like the Masons Word it's foundation was local groups with initiations, passwords, and secret trade knowledge.[1] The word could allegedly set the workings of a mill into motion without the aid of human assistance.[2]





[edit] References

Hutton, Ronald. The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft. Oxford University Press, 2001. p62

McAldowie, Alex. Personal Experiences in Witchcraft Folklore, Vol. 7, No. 3. (Sep.,1896), pp. 309-314. JSTOR. George Mason Univ. Lib., Fairfax. 13 February 2008 http://www.jstor.org.

[edit] Notes

  1. ^ Hutton, Ronald. The Triumph of the Moon: A History of Modern Pagan Witchcraft. Oxford University Press, 2001. p62
  2. ^ McAldowie, Alex. Personal Experiences in Witchcraft Folklore, Vol. 7, No. 3. (Sep.,1896), pp. 309-314. JSTOR. George Mason Univ. Lib., Fairfax. 13 February 2008 http://www.jstor.org.