First Known Use: before 12th century
in the meaning defined above
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First Known Use: 1773
in the meaning defined at sense 1
See Words from the same yearSee words that rhyme with ell Britannica English: Translation of ell for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about ell
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