Ser

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Abbreviation of serial. abbreviation, alt-of
  2. 2
    An old Indian unit of weight, equal to 80 tolas, or one fortieth of a maund. historical
  3. 3
    Alternative spelling of sir. alt-of, alternative, archaic

    "He was knighted and became Ser William."

  4. 4
    Initialism of state emergency relief. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable

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serine

Example

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"English doesn't differentiate between the verbs "ser" and "estar"."

Etymology

From Middle English ser. Popularised in modern fantasy by George R. R. Martin in the A Song of Ice and Fire series starting in 1996.

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