serial.
series.
sermon.
Borrowed into English from Hindi around 1810–20
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A cheeky but heartfelt epigram sets the book’s tone: “Yo no pedí ser Mexicana, solo tuve suerte.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Historical documents, including wills and donation records dating back to 1449, shed light on the relationship between this banker and Leonardo's father, ser Piero.
From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026
Odenkirk says that he returned to the "Better Call Saul" ser after five weeks of recovery, which he says was enough.
From Salon ● Jan. 12, 2023
She included the Spanish translation, “Si es Goya, tiene que ser Bueno.”
From Fox News ● Jul. 15, 2020
"I am not such a child as that, sweet ser."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
The market is still focusing on Middle East developments, says Quek Ser Leang of UOB Global Economics & Markets Research in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026
Martin writes in “The Hedge Knight” that Aerion “could vanquish Ser Duncan the Tall, but not Dunk of Flea Bottom.”
From Salon ● Feb. 25, 2026
The heir to the Iron Throne is the only person who remembers the late hedge knight, which provides Ser Duncan the recognition he needs to enter the tournament.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2026
It follows the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall, and his squire, Egg.
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2025
“Hard tidings, Ser Grandfather. Astapor is gone, and the slavers are coming north in strength.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
And although this fact dampens my armpits with nervous sweat, it feels good to know she realizes I’m more than just a simple ser- vant girl.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
“Stannis has friends inside the castle,” Theon heard one ser- jeant mutter.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
The hundred-dragon notes were all for ser- jeants.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
At the little inn at Chenon- ceaux the cuisine was not only excellent, but the ser- vice was graceful.
From A Little Tour in France by Henry James
Troie and Phrigia ser- ued his becke, many kynges his power did dreade, his wille their power did serue.
From A booke called the Foundacion of Rhetorike because all other partes of Rhetorike are grounded thereupon, euery parte sette forthe in an Oracion vpon questions, verie profitable to bee knowen and redde by Richard Rainolde
Est ce p. ser. a desc. sur un remp; pen d'esp. p. un ing. sa f.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Some other time, ser. I fear that I have other duties just now.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
"Be that as it may," Tyrion said lightly, "I truly must see my sister and present my letter, ser. If you would be so kind as to open the door for us?"
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
“Thus does Yunkai make reply to your offers, ser. I warned you that you would not like their answer.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“You fret too much, ser. I will have you beside me, what other protection do I need?”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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