n., [ OF. alnage, aulnage, F. aunage, fr. OF. alne ell, of Ger. origin: cf. OHG. elina, Goth. aleina, cubit. See Ell. ] (O. Eng. Law) Measurement (of cloth) by the ell; also, a duty for such measurement. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ See Alnage. ] A measure by the ell; formerly a sworn officer in England, whose duty was to inspect and measure woolen cloth, and fix upon it a seal. [ 1913 Webster ]