CEFR C2

ser

verb

Meaning

To cut or wound with a sword, especially in a formal duel.

Examples

The two fencers agreed to ser each other to first blood.
In the historical drama, the duelists were skilled enough to ser without causing serious injury.

Synonyms: stab, cut, wound, slay

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ser (C2)

verb

Pronunciation: [sɛr]

Definition

To cut or wound with a sword, especially in a formal duel.

Examples

The two fencers agreed to ser each other to first blood.
In the historical drama, the duelists were skilled enough to ser without causing serious injury.

How to Use ser

ser someone (prepositional phrase): To wound someone with a sword. — "The knight was challenged to ser his rival."
ser to first blood (idiom): To wound someone slightly in a duel, ending the contest. — "They agreed to ser to first blood to settle the dispute."

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