noun

heer

Heer (noun) means a historical unit for measuring a length of yarn, equal to six hundred yards, used before yarn was measured in standardized metric units. Example: “The old mill records priced the wool by the heer.”

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noun

A historical unit for measuring a length of yarn, equal to six hundred yards, used before yarn was measured in standardized metric units.

"The old mill records priced the wool by the heer."

A Dutch title or form of address roughly equivalent to "lord" or "mister," used for a gentleman of standing.

"The document referred respectfully to "Heer van Dijk.""

How to use heer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither an old yarn-length measurement, or a Dutch title similar to "Mr." or "lord."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

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Word forms

Plural: heers

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Etymology

Borrowed from Dutch heer.

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for heer

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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.