heer

[ heer ]

noun

1. an old unit of measure for linen and woolen yarn, equivalent to about 600 yards (550 meters).

Word History and Origins

Origin of heer¹

1400–50; late Middle English ( Scots ) her ( e ), apparently to be identified with hair ( e ) hair

Example Sentences

Deanna Heer KC, representing the attorney general's office, had previously argued Calocane should have received a hospital and limitation direction, through which he would be treated in hospital before being transferred to prison.

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Deanna Heer KC, representing the attorney general's office, said Calocane should have received a hospital and limitation direction - referred to in court as a "hybrid order" - where he would be treated in hospital before being transferred to prison.

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Pointing to Calocane bringing knives to the scene of the attacks and also using a vehicle as a weapon, Ms Heer said the "significant degree of planning and premeditation" showed the risk he presented to members of the public.

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During the hearing, Ms Heer accepted that all of the doctors who had evaluated Calocane had favoured a hospital order because they concluded it would ensure he remained on medication.

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Prosecutor Deanna Heer KC acknowledged the "cultural pressure" in place, but said that Noor "failed to intervene to protect" the girl.

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