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We have found lemma(root) word of ells : ell.
Definitions
[ɛl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a former measure of length (equivalent to six hand breadths) used mainly for textiles, locally variable but typically about 45 inches in England and 37 inches in Scotland
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Old English eln, of Germanic origin; from an Indo-European root shared by Latin ulna (see ulna). Compare with elbow and also with cubit (the measure was originally linked to the length of the human arm or forearm)
[ɛl], (Noun)
Definitions:
- something that is L-shaped or that creates an L shape
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