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Word: Ell
Speech Type: Noun
Old English eln, of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Latin ulna (see ulna). Compare with elbow and also with cubit (the measure was originally linked to the length of the human arm or forearm)
ɛl
a former measure of length (equivalent to six hand breadths) used mainly for textiles, locally variable but typically about 45 inches in England and 37 inches in Scotland.
Short Definition:former measure of length equivalent to six hand breadths used mainly for textiles
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