Lexicon:Modern/ell
| ell | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Modern CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈeɬ/ |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Etymology | from Middle el |
ell — a loss or defeat; also to accept one with dignity.
Notes
The accepting is the important half. A person who takes an ell well is thought better of than one who avoided the contest.