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ells (units of length) (<size/dimension units for distance>, <size/dimensions by unit>, ... Attributes and Properties (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Units of length, now obsolete, used in several European countries. In England, one ell corresponded to approximately 45 inches. In Scotland, 37.2 inches. The Flemish ell corresponded to 27 inches. |
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ells (units of length) (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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ell (unit of length) (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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el (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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Dutch ..... Nu verouderde lengte-eenheid die in diverse Europese landen werd gebruikt. In Engeland kwam een el overeen met ongeveer 45 inch (114 cm), in Schotland met 37,2 inch (94 cm). De Vlaamse el kwam overeen met 69 cm.
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