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ellMain Entry: 1ell Pronunciation: \ˈel\ Function: noun Etymology: Middle English eln, from Old English; akin to Old High German elina ell, Latin ulna forearm, Greek ōlenē elbow, Sanskrit aratni Date: before 12th century : a former English unit of length (as for cloth) equal to 45 inches (about 1.14 meters); also : any of various units of length used similarly
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