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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) : [ web1913 ]
Grindstone \Grind"stone`\, n.
A flat, circular stone, revolving on an axle, for grinding or
sharpening tools, or shaping or smoothing objects.
To hold, pat, or bring one's nose to the grindstone, to
oppress one; to keep one in a condition of servitude.
They might be ashamed, for lack of courage, to
suffer the Laced[ae]monians to hold their noses to
the grindstone. --Sir T.
North.