Definition of “ell”
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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).
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An extension usually at right angles to one end of a building.
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Something that is L-shaped.
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