ser

Nearby words

ser

or seer

[ seer, sair ]

/ sɪər, sɛər /

noun

a unit of weight in India, varying in value but usually 1/40 of a maund: the government ser is divided into 80 tolas of 180 English grains and equals nearly 2 pounds 1 ounce avoirdupois (950 grams).

Origin of ser

Borrowed into English from Hindi around 1810–20

Ser

Biochemistry.

serine.

ser-

variant of sero- before a vowel: serous.

ser.

serial.

series.

sermon.

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Examples from the Web for ser

Ser Jaime Lannister is a member, sworn to serve King Robert.
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Suddenly his visits ceased, but Ser Federigo had no inkling of the reason.
The Children's Longfellow|Doris Hayman
The man was Ser Ceccone—also willing to serve the State by giving information against unsuccessful employers.
Romola|George Eliot
He pulled himself back, but Ser Perth and the nurse leaped forward to hold him.
The Sky Is Falling|Lester del Rey

I went to their bodega with Mr. Ser and was shown through the whole institution by the manager.
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Ser Piero was already celebrated as a conqueror of women; he was four-and-twenty, handsome, strong, something of a coxcomb.
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British Dictionary definitions for ser

ser

seer

/ (sɪə) /

noun

a unit of weight used in India, usually taken as one fortieth of a maund

Word Origin for ser

from Hindi

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Medicine definitions for ser

Ser

abbr.

serine