heer
What is another word for heer? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — A historical unit for measuring a length of yarn, equal to six hundred yards, used before yarn was measured in standardized metric units.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Dutch heer.
Full origin of heer →Frequently asked questions
What does “heer” mean?
The word “heer” means a historical unit for measuring a length of yarn, equal to six hundred yards, used before yarn was measured in standardized metric units. In plain terms, either an old yarn-length measurement, or a Dutch title similar to "Mr." or "lord.".
How do you use “heer” in a sentence?
Here is “heer” used in a sentence: “The old mill records priced the wool by the heer.”
What part of speech is “heer”?
“Heer” is a noun.
How many meanings does “heer” have?
“Heer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a historical unit for measuring a length of yarn, equal to six hundred yards, used before yarn was measured in standardized metric units.
