Webˈwoolly adjective 1. made of, or like, wool. a woolly jumper/rug. de lana, lanoso 2. ( also ˌwoolly-ˈheaded) (of a person) vague or hazy. She's too woolly (-headed) to be in charge of a department. espeso noun – plural ˈwoollies – a knitted garment. prenda de lana ˈwoolliness noun carácter espeso pull the wool over someone's eyes WebMar 5, 2024 · alnage ( plural alnages ) Measurement (of cloth) by the ell . A duty paid for such measurement. Part or all of this entry has been imported from the 1913 edition of Webster’s Dictionary, which is now free of copyright and hence in the public domain.
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WebAlnager definition: an inspector of the quality and measurement of woollen cloth Meaning, pronunciation, translations and examples WebWorld Wide Words: Ell Ell Pronounced /ɛl/ Find a convenient male adult of roughly average size. Measure the distance from his shoulder to his wrist. You should find that it is about 22–23 inches (56–58 cm). That’s one of the oldest ways to define an ell, once the usual measure in large parts of Europe for textiles such as woollen cloth. green bay packers tea party
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Webwool·en also wool·len (wo͝ol′ən) adj. 1. Made or consisting of wool. 2. Of or relating to the production or marketing of woolen goods. n. often woolens Fabric or clothing made from wool. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. WebThe meaning of ALNAGER is a onetime officer in England whose duty it was to inspect and attest the measure and quality of woolen cloth. WebSentences English Dictionary Grammar Examples of 'alnager' in a sentence Go to the dictionary page of alnager Examples from the Collins Corpus These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content that does not reflect the opinions or policies of Collins, or its parent company HarperCollins. flower shops in mcalester ok