Middle English word eln comes from Proto-Indo-European *Heh₃l-, and later Proto-Germanic *alinō (Elbow. Ell, cubit.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| *Heh₃l- | Proto-Indo-European (ine-pro) | |
| *alinō | Proto-Germanic (gem-pro) | Elbow. Ell, cubit. |
| eln | Old English (ang) | Ell. |
| eln | Middle English (enm) |