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ser.

An old Indian unit of weight, equal to 80 tolas, or one fortieth of a maund.

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Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An old Indian unit of weight, equal to 80 tolas, or one fortieth of a maund.

    historical
noun
  1. Abbreviation of serial.

    abbreviation · alt-of
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of sir.

    alt-of · alternative · archaic
    He was knighted and became Ser William.
Where this word comes from

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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