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ell

The correct spelling is ell.

How to pronounce ell

noun

IPA: /ɛl/

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The correct spelling is ell. A 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).

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A 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).
  2. 2.The name of the Latin-script letter L.
  3. 3.An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
  4. 4.Something that is L-shaped.

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