jer

¹

[ yer ]

noun

1. Slavic Linguistics. either of two letters (ъ, ь) of the Cyrillic alphabet used, as in Old Church Slavonic, to indicate two short vowels, or, as in Russian, to indicate that the preceding consonant is hard or soft. Compare hard sign, soft sign.
2. either of the short, lax vowels of Old Church Slavonic represented by these signs, front jer (ъ, usually transcribed as ĭ ) and back jer (ь, usually transcribed as ŭ ).

Jer.

²

abbreviation for

1. Bible. Jeremiah.
2. Jersey.

Jer.

abbreviation for

1. Jeremiah

Word History and Origins

Origin of jer¹

First recorded in 1755–65

Example Sentences

The Washington Commanders then took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton and a total of 20 defensive players went in a round that had seven trades as teams were wheeling and dealing to get their guy.

From Seattle Times

After Atlanta moved up to take Clemson defensive lineman Ruke Orhorhoro and Washington took Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton, New England chose Washington’s Ja’Lynn Polk to make it 10 wide receivers in the top 37.

From Seattle Times

Jacksonville: DT Jer’Zhan Newton, Illinois — The Jaguars got just 3½ sacks from their interior defensive linemen last season.

From Los Angeles Times

Illinois defensive tackle Jer’Zhan Newton, a projected top-10 NFL draft pick next year, served a first-half suspension for a targeting foul against Wisconsin.

From Washington Times

Love’s TD was set up by a blocked field goal by Jer’Zhan Newton.

From Seattle Times