heer

[ heer ]

noun
  1. an old unit of measure for linen and woolen yarn, equivalent to about 600 yards (550 meters).

Origin of heer

1
1400–50; late Middle English (Scots ) her(e), apparently to be identified with hair(e) hair

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How to use heer in a sentence

  • An American would be surprised to see President Heers own little private home in the suburbs of the city.

    Twenty Years in Europe | Samuel H. M. Byers
  • Oi heers as they be from Huddersfield, which be the headquarters o' General Lud in this part.

    Through the Fray | G. A. Henty
  • I heers he aims ter claim thet he shot in deefence of ther woman's life.

    The Roof Tree | Charles Neville Buck
  • "I heers thet ye don't tolerate licker, Bear Cat," he said sheepishly.

    When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry | Charles Neville Buck
  • An' I heers thet, deespite all contrary accounts, ther railroad aims ter come in hyar—an' pay fa'r prices.

    When 'Bear Cat' Went Dry | Charles Neville Buck