Associations to the word «Ell»

Wiktionary

ELL, noun. 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).
ELL, noun. The name of the Latin-script letter L/l.
ELL, noun. An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
ELL, noun. Something that is L-shaped.
ELL, noun. (biology) A protein found in a Cajal body.

Dictionary definition

ELL, noun. An extension at the end and at right angles to the main building.

Wise words

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