ser

Abbreviation of serial.

Noun abbreviation, alt of

  1. Abbreviation of serial.

Noun historical

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

Forms

sers

Noun fantasy

  1. 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. - 1996, George R. R. Martin, A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire: Book One, Bantam, →ISBN:
    • Lady Mary – the Queen's handmaiden – was Ser Gawain's lady; her veil fluttered from his shoulder. - 2014 January 16, Miles Cameron, The Fell Sword, Hachette UK, →ISBN:

Origin

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.

Forms

sers