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ser

¹ American

[seer, sair] / sɪər, sɛər /

Or seer

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).

ser ² American

serial.
service.

Ser ³ American

abbreviation

Biochemistry.

serine.

ser- ⁴ American

variant of sero- before a vowel.

serous.

ser. ⁵ American

abbreviation

serial.
series.
sermon.

ser British

/ sɪə /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of ser

Borrowed into English from Hindi around 1810–20

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La identidad preferida de los Dodgers para el equipo de este año parece ser la opuesta a la que funcionó el pasado octubre.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 30, 2025

“Todo va a estar bien, pajarito colibrí, tú llegaste al mundo para ser feliz.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2024

Para muchos investigadores, la gran pregunta es si, de ser electa, Sheinbaum Pardo continuará, revisará, o incluso revertirá las impopulares políticas relacionadas con la ciencia de su mentor.

From Science Magazine • May 8, 2024

Puede ser que en REM, esta penumbra entre la conciencia despierta y el inconsciente, ensayemos lo posible en lo real.

From New York Times • Mar. 28, 2024

"I saw only fire," he said, "but the smoke was making my eyes water. You must pardon me, ser, the king awaits."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

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