heer

American  

[heer] / hɪər /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of heer

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

Example Sentences

Beginning the prosecution's case, Deanna Heer KC, said that the six defendants had been "willing participants" in a plan to cause damage to the plant, which manufacturers defence technology equipment.

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Ms Heer told the jury that each of the "red team" carried a sledgehammer to cause damage - but they were also prepared to use them as weapons.

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Ms Heer said that the red team had taken three minutes to gain access to factory, first cutting into a roller door and then smashing through it with the prison van.

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"Inside the warehouse, the Red Team set about destroying as much property as they could," said Ms Heer, adding the group was armed with sledgehammers, whips, and fireworks.

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"Having hit her once, he raised the sledgehammer again and hit her with it a second time," said Ms Heer.

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