(historical) Measurement (of cloth) by the ell, specifically, official inspection and measurement of woollen cloth, and attestation of its value by the affixing of a lead seal, as was once required by British law.

July 19th, 2026

(intransitive, obsolete) To flutter; palpitate.

July 18th, 2026

(transitive) To make necessary; to behove; to require (something) to be brought about. [from early 17th c.]

July 17th, 2026

(UK, Commonwealth, Ireland) To whine; to complain, especially in an annoying or persistent manner.

July 16th, 2026