ALNAGE, or Aulnag, a.k.a. Ell-measure; the measuring of woollen Manufactures with an Ell; and the other Functions of the Alnager. See ALNAGER.The Word is French; formed of Aune, or Alne, an Ell.See ELL.All our Laws relating to the Alnage, Sir J. Child observes, contribute nothing to the well making of our Manufactures, but are rather chargeable, and prejudicial thereto.
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