Ell

noun

/ɛl/

Word Frequency: 0.7

Definitions

1.nounA measure for cloth. An English ell was 1 1/4 yards (45 inches), whereas a Scottish ell measured only about 37 inches and a Flemish ell was 3/4 yard (27 inches).

Synonyms

five corner annex alcove addition extension wing lle ellwand elwand elvin welsh yard

Rhymes With

compel propel impel quell citadel ravel swell tell

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