ser

¹ American  

[seer, sair] / sɪər, sɛər /

Or seer

noun

1. 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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ser ² American  

1. serial.

2. service.

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Ser ³ American  

abbreviation

Biochemistry.

1. serine.

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ser- ⁴ American  

1. variant of sero- before a vowel.

   serous.

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ser. ⁵ American  

abbreviation

1. serial.

2. series.

3. sermon.

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ser British  

/ sɪə /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

Martin writes in “The Hedge Knight” that Aerion “could vanquish Ser Duncan the Tall, but not Dunk of Flea Bottom.”

From Salon

Maekar offers Ser Duncan a place at their family seat of Summerhall so he can stay with Egg and finish his own training under an approved master-at-arms.

From Salon

A sus 41 años y jugando su 23ª temporada, un récord, se le preguntó a James sobre su futuro, ya que su eventual retirada siempre parece ser motivo de curiosidad.

From Los Angeles Times

Y vuelven a ser All-Stars, todos mayores de 37 años y aún jugando a un alto nivel.

From Los Angeles Times

“Ser Bard,” Glory continued, “we’re here for the missing page.”

From Literature