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1. (n.) ell
an extension usu. at right angles to one end of a building or room.
2. (n.) ell
a former measure of length, varying in different countries: in England equal to 45 inches (114 cm).
Etymology: (bef. 950; ME, OE eln; c. ON eln, OHG elina, Go aleina, L ulna forearm, Gk ōlénē. Cf. elbow)
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1. (noun) ell
an extension at the end and at right angles to the main building
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1. (noun) ell
a measure for cloth; -- now rarely used. It is of different lengths in different countries; the English ell being 45 inches, the Dutch or Flemish ell 27, the Scotch about 37
2. (noun) ell
see L
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