noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An measuring rod, one ell in length. historical
2. 2
   a rod an ell long, used for official measurement. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

ell-wand

Etymology

From ell + wand.

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