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Historical Measurement

Used in the past, 'ell' isn't common today except in historical or academic contexts regarding old measurements.

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Textiles in the 18th century were often measured in ells.
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Not Equivalent

Different countries had varying lengths for an 'ell', so it's not a precise term in historical documents.

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Scottish ells and English ells were not the same.
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Obsolete Term

'Ell' for measurement is outdated; use metric or imperial units instead for current references.

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Unlike meters or feet, you wouldn't use ells to measure fabric today.
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