Ell

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -É›l

From Old English eln “unit of measure of 45 inches,” originally “length of the forearm,” from Proto-Indo-European *h₁el- ("elbow, forearm").

Full definition of ell

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).

From the name of the letter L

Noun

1. An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
2. Something that is L-shaped.