noun
Uncommon
ser
Ser (noun) means a traditional unit of weight used historically in India, roughly equal to a kilogram depending on the region and era. Example: “The market trader weighed the rice out by the ser.”
noun
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A traditional unit of weight used historically in India, roughly equal to a kilogram depending on the region and era.
"The market trader weighed the rice out by the ser."
How to use ser
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old South Asian unit for measuring weight, mostly used before the metric system took over.
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Word forms
- Plural
- sers
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Etymology
Descends from Middle English ser. It was popularised in modern fantasy by George R. R. Martin in the A Song of Ice and Fire series starting in 1996.
Frequently asked questions
What does “ser” mean?
The word “ser” means a traditional unit of weight used historically in India, roughly equal to a kilogram depending on the region and era. In plain terms, an old South Asian unit for measuring weight, mostly used before the metric system took over.
How do you use “ser” in a sentence?
Here is “ser” used in a sentence: “The market trader weighed the rice out by the ser.”
What part of speech is “ser”?
“Ser” is a noun.
Is “ser” a common word?
“Ser” is an uncommon word in modern English.
