Word: Ell
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
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)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ɛl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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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