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`FOURTH EDITION
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`used in cooking. [American Spanish, from Spanish, from the mountains,
`from sierra, mountain range. See sii—‘iiRA.]
`ser'rate (sér'at’) adj, 1. Havtng in forming a row of small sharp pro-
`jections resembling the teeth of a saw: serrate teeth; a senate tulurz. 2.
`Having a saw-toothed edge or margin notched with toothlikc projec-
`tions: serrate lem' 5. #0 n.v. -rat-ed, -rat°ing, -rates To make serrate
`oi sawetoutlied; jag the edge of. [Latin serrdtlis, saw-shaped, from \l’TTfl,
`saw.
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`ser-rat-ed (scr’a’tid, sa-ra‘il-j adj. Notched like the edge of a saw;
`saw-toothed: serrate.
`ser-ra-tion (59»ra’shen, sé-J 11, 1. The state of being serrate. 2. A
`series or set of teeth oi notches. 3. A Single tooth or notch in a serrate
`edge.
`ser-ried (sEr'éd) adj Pressed or crowded together, especially in rows:
`troops in serried ranks. [Past participle of obsolete scrry, to close ranks,
`from French serré. past participle of Mirror, to crowd, fasten. See smith]
`—ser’ried-Iy adv.
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`ser-ru-late (sér’ya lit, innsérls) also ser-ru-Iat-ed (-la’tid) Lilli.
`Having a minutely serrate margin, as in a leaflet of the rose.
`'New Latin
`scrrulritus, from Latin szrrulu. diminutive of sr’rm’, saw.[
`Ser-to-li cell (sor-to/lé, ser-) it. Any of the elongated, striated cells
`of the seminiferous tubules of the testis. to which spermatids attach for
`nourishment during spcrmatogenesis. [After Enrico Sartoli (1&4? 1910),
`Italian histologistf
`ser-tra- ine (ser'tra-lén") n. An oral antidepressant that enhances
`serotonin activity by inhibiting its uptake by neurons of the central nerv-
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`ous system. "i-‘Rm'romm + (TE)TFL»\— l
`(\lAl’l-l'lHAH (ENE) + [AB/UHF]
`ser-tu-lar-ican (si‘rr’tha li‘ir'eran, sfir’tl-ar’~) ii. Anyofvarious co-
`lonial hydroids of the genus Semilnria, having stalkless polyps arranged
`in pairs along a long branching stem. from New Latin brrtiilriria, genus
`name, from Latin sertulu, diminutive or serm, garland, from feminine
`past participle of screw, to ioin. See ser-2 in Appendix 1.]
`se-rum (sir’am) n, pl. se-rums or se'ra (sir’s) 1. The clear yellowr
`ish fluid obtained upon separating whole blood into its solid and liquid
`components after it has been allowed to clot. Also called blood serum. 2.
`Blood serum from the tissues of immunized animals, containing antie
`bodies and used to transfer immunity to another indivrdual 3. Watery
`fluid from animal tissue, such as that found in cdcma. 4. Whey. [Latin,
`whey, serum]
`serum albumin 71. A protein fraction of serum involved in maine
`tairiing osmotic pressure of the blood and used as 'a substitute for plasma
`in the treatment of shock.
`serum globulin 11, A protein fraction of serum composed chiefly
`of antibodies.
`serum hepatitis 1:. Sec hepatitis B.
`serum sickness n. A hypersensitive reaction to the administration
`of a foreign serum, characterized by fever, swelling, skin rash, and en
`largement of the lymph nodes.
`ser-val (stir/vol, ser-vil') n. A longrieggcd wildcat (Felts serval) of Af-
`rica, haying a tawny coat with black spots and large erect eiits Without
`tufts. [French from Portuguese (lnhii) iierml, deerlilo: lwoli), lynx, from
`Late Latin cervulix, from Latin ccrvus, deer. See ker-‘ in Appendix L]
`ser-vant (sur’vant) r: 1. One who is privately employed to per form
`domestic servites. 2. One who is publicly employed to perform services,
`as for a government. 3. One who expresses submission, recognizance. or
`debt
`to another: your iiherlzmr servant.
`[Middle English,
`from Old
`French, from present participle of servir, to serve. See SFRVEJ
`serve (stirv)
`v. served, serv'ing. serves —rr. 1a. To worli for. b.
`to be a servant to. 23. To prepare and offer (food, for example): serve
`tea. b. To place food before istimeone); wait on: served the guests .1 warl—
`dcrful dinner. 3a. To provide goods and services for (customers): a hotel
`that has served tourists at the same lumtztm for 30 years. b. To supply
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`(goods or services) to customers. See Usage Note at service. 4. To a isi
`the celebrant during (Mass). 5a. To meet the requirements of; suttice
`for: This will serve the purpose. b. To be of assistance to or promote the
`interests «if; aid: “Both major parties today seek in serve the national i'll’c‘Vr
`est” ilohri F. Kennedy). 63. To work through or complete (a period of
`service): served {our terms in (Jangrrss b. To be in prison for (a period
`or term): scrvml it) years for armed robbery. 7. To fight or undergo inzle
`itary service for: served the courirryfm‘ five years iri the navy, 8. To give
`homage and obedience to: served Gull. 9. To act toward (another) in a
`specified way: 5hr has served me ill. 10. To copulate With; service. Used
`of male animals. 11. Law a. To deliver or present (ii writ or summons).
`b. To present such a wt it to. 12. Spirits to put i’a ball or shuttlecock) in
`play, its in tennis, badminton, or rial alai. 13. To bind or whip fa rope)
`with fine cord or wire. *5)th 1. To be employed as a servant. 2. To do
`a term of duty. servu m the L
`' Air Force; serve an ajury. 3. To act in a
`particular capacity: serve as a clerk. 4. To be of serVicc or use: function:
`Let this incident serve as a reminder to future generations. 5. To meet rc-
`quirements or needs; satisfy: u drivire that will serve well. 6. To wait on
`tables: scvvi: (II lum’hmn 7. Sports To put a ball or shuttlecock into play.
`as in court games. 8. To assist the celebrant during Muss. {-
`ri. Sports
`The right, manner, or act of serving in many court games. —phrasal
`verb: serve up Kasrhall 'l'o pitch (a ball) over the middle of home
`plate, where it is likely to be hit hard. —idiom: serve (someone)
`right To be deserved under the circumstances: Punish him,- it will serve
`him nghtfur what he has dune to you. [Middle English serven, from Old
`French servir, from Latin servile, from scrvus, slave,l
`serv-er (sur’var)
`71. 1a. One who serves food and drink. b. Somee
`thing, such as a tray, that is used in serVing food and drink. 2. An altar
`server. 3. Law One who serves a writ or summons. 4. Sports The player
`who serves, as in court games. 5. Computer Science a. A file server. b. A
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`serrate
`serrate leaf
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`serrate | servicewoman
`computer that processes requests for HTML and other documents that
`are components of wcbpages.
`Serove-tus (sarevé’tas), Michael Originally Miguel Serveiu. lStl~
`1553. Spanish-born theologian and pltyMLliln who described the circu-
`lation of blood. His denial of the doctrine of the Trinity led to his execu-
`tion for heresy.
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`ser-vi-bar (stir/vitae)
`n.
`See minibar.
`[Probably SERvnfcp.) +
`BARK]
`ser-vice (stir/vis) n. 1a. Employment in duties or W(‘l'l\ for another,
`as for a government: has been in the company’s service for 15 years. b. A
`government branch or department and its employees: the diplomatic ser-
`vice. 2a. The iirmed forces of a nation:joirzed the sen/ice right after (al-
`lege. b. A branch of the armed forces of ti nation. 3. The performance
`of work or duties for it superior or as a servant: found the butler's sL’YVttt’
`to he excellent. 4a. Work done for others as an OCCupElllm or business:
`has done servicefor us as u consultant b. An act or a variety of work done
`for others, especially for pay: offers 0 superior service m that it] his came
`peritors; provides full catering services. 5. A department or branch of a
`hospital staff that provides specified patient care: the anesthesiology sere
`vice. 6. Installation. maintenance, or repairs provided or guaranteed by
`ii dealer or manufacturer: a dealer with full parts and SETI’IH’. 7. A facility
`providing the public with the use of something, such as water or trans-
`portation. 83. Asststancc: help: was ofgrmt service to him during l11§1ll-
`11655 b. An act of assistance or benefit; a fuvtir: Myfrienddid me a service
`at fixing the door. 9a. Active devotion to God, as through good works or
`prayer. b. A religious rite. 10-3. The serving of food or the manner in
`which it is served. b. A set of dishes or utensils: a Silver tea service, 11.
`Sports The act, manner, in right of serving in many court games; a serve.
`12. Cupulation with a female animal. Used of male animals, especially
`studs. 13. Law The serving of a writ or summons. 14. The material,
`such as cord, used in binding or wrapping rope. 15. An answering ser-
`vice.
`'3* try. -viced, -Vlc'ing. -vic'es 1. To make fit for Lise; adjust,
`repair, or maintain: serVice :1 cm. 2. To pmvrde services to. 3. To make
`interest payments on (a debt) 43. To copulate with (a female animal).
`Used of a male animal, especially studs. b. Slang To have sex With.
`'1' 11d].
`1. Of or relating to the armed forces of a country. 2. Intended for use
`in supplying or serving: a st‘H’ZCt'T Elevator; the service entrance. 3. Offer ing
`repairs or maintenance: a service guarantee; :1 road service arm. 4. Offer-
`trig services to the public in response to need or demand: a service indus-
`try. —idioms: at (someone’s) service Ready to help or be of use.
`he of service To be ready to help or be useful.
`,Middle English, from
`Old French, from Latin servilium, slavery, from servus, slave;
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`serval
`Fells scrvul
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`Usage Note Aside from specialized senses in finance (service a debt}
`and animal breeding (service rt mare), the verb service is used principally
`in the sense “to repair or maintain”: service the washing machine. in the
`sense “to supply goods or servtccs to,“ serve is the correct choice: One rii
`iiin r’tt’fwflrk serves three states.m
`Ser-vice (sur’vis), Robert William 187471958 British—born Cana-
`dian writer of poetry and novels about life in the Yukon, including the
`ballad “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” (1907).
`ser-vice-a-ble (sfir’Vi-ss-bsl‘, adj. 1. Ready for servtt‘e; usable: scre
`Viceable equipment. 2. Able to give long service; durable: a heavy service»
`able fabric. —ser’vice-a-bi|/i0ty, ser'vice-aOble-ness r1. —ser’-
`vice-aObly adv
`ser-v ce'ber-ry (sur'vis-bér’é) vi. The shadbush or one of its fruit.
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`[sum r.
`( mic) + scrum]
`ser
`9 break 11. A game won on an opponent’s serve, as in tennis,
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`ser
`e cap ri. A tlat—topped military cap with a Visor.
`serVIce Charge ri. An additional charge for a service for which there
`is already a basic fee. Also called service fee.
`service dog n. A dog that has been specially trained to assist a dis
`abled person with certain daily asks, such as picking up an ObJCCt from
`the floor.
`service line ri. Sports A boundary line, as in tennis or handball. that
`must not he overstepped in serving.
`ser-viceOman ('si'ir’viseman’, -mon) r1. 1. A man who is a member
`of
`the armed forces, 2. also service man A man whose work is the
`maintenance and repair of equipment.
`service mark n, :le7. SM A mark used in the stile or advertising of
`services to identify the services and distinguish them from the services
`of others.
`1. A person who is a
`vi.
`ser-vice-per-son (sfir'visepfir’sen)
`member of the armed forces. 2. also service person A person whose
`work is the maintenance and repair of equipment.
`service road )1, A local road that runs parallel to an expressway or
`interstate highway and that provrdes access to the property bordering it.
`Also culled frimragr' road.
`service station n. 1. A retail cs:ablishment at which motor vehicles
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`are retueled. serviced, and sometimes repaired. Also called filling station,
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`ration, 2. A business or branch of a business where scrvices, espe-
`cially repairs, can he obtained.
`service stripe ii, 1. A stripe worn on an enlisted person's sleeve to
`indicate a specific term of militaryservice. 2. A stripe worn on the sleeve
`or the uniform of a bus driver, for example, to indicule years of seniority.
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`service tree :1. Either of two Mediterranean trees (Swims dvmesrim
`or S, tormirz " ) having clusters of white flowers, sawetoothcd leaves. and
`edible brownish fruit. [Prom Middlc English serves, pl. of serve, the Site
`vice tree, from Old English syrfe, from Vulgar Latin 'surhtia, from Latin
`sarbus.]
`ser-vice-wom-an (sui’visewifimi’an) n. 1. A woman who is a
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`service
`antique silver tea
`and coffee service
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`a pay
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`a father
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`ipit
`i pie
`ir pier
`a pot
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`6 paw
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`(ii buy
`on out
`0‘0 took
`60 boot
`is cut
`fir urge
`th thin
`rh this
`hw which
`zh viston
`a about. item
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