see|ELL

English

Etymology
From OE. eln �unit of measure of 45 inches,� originally �length of the arm,� from Proto-Indo-European *el- �elbow, forearm�.

Pronunciation
Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�l|-�l

Noun
en-noun

1. A measure for cloth. An English ell equals 1.25 yards, whereas a Scottish ell measures only 1.0335 yards (http://www.onlineunitconversion.com). A Flemish ell measured three quarters, (27 inches).
2. An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
3. Something that is L -shaped.

Category:Units of measure

Catalan

Etymology
From L.|ca ille.

Pronoun
ell

1. he

Category:Catalan pronouns

ca:ell
es:ell
fr:ell
io:ell
it:ell
ru:ell
tt:ell
te:ell
vi:ell

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