ser

or seer

[ seer, sair ]

/ sɪər, sɛər /

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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).

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Origin of ser

Borrowed into English from Hindi around 1810–20

Other definitions for ser (2 of 5)

ser²

serial.

service¹.

Other definitions for ser (3 of 5)

Ser

abbreviation Biochemistry.

serine.

Other definitions for ser (4 of 5)

ser-

variant of sero- before a vowel: serous.

Other definitions for ser (5 of 5)

ser.

abbreviation

serial.

series.

sermon.

How to use ser in a sentence

Ser Jaime Lannister is a member, sworn to serve King Robert.
Game of Thrones for Dummies|Jace Lacob|April 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
The mute Ser Ilyn Payne (Wilko Johnson)—whose tongue was ripped out by the Mad King—fulfills this role for King Robert.
Game of Thrones for Dummies|Jace Lacob|April 13, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Wk-mi-ser, Corn; a warrior of distinction, of the Ne-caw-ee-gee band.
Adventures of the Ojibbeway and Ioway Indians in England, France, and Belgium; Vol. I (of 2)|George Catlin
"Dis yeah am gettin' ser'us," mused Jethro, leaning against the side of the house in order to think more clearly.
The Phantom of the River|Edward S. Ellis

His invariable reply to the question is, "Yiss, I'll ger-go, it's ser-something for ner-nothing."
Punch, Or The London Charivari, Vol. 156, April 9, 1919|Various
While reading the ser-vice over a poor young man he had nursed many weeks he took cold.
The Man Between|Amelia E. Barr
Eeeetoy said he would escape the flood by getting into the vessel he was making from the gum of the grease bushes or ser-quoy.
Aw-Aw-Tam Indian Nights|J. William Lloyd

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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