ser

noun

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

   “He was knighted and became Ser William.”

   “"Ser Willem is a good man and true,” said Ser Oswell. “But not of the Kingsguard,” Ser Gerold pointed out.”

   “Lady Mary – the Queen's handmaiden – was Ser Gawain's lady; her veil fluttered from his shoulder.”

   “You don't strike me as an ordinary soldier, are you perchance Ser Lancelot Germaine of the Round Table?”

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