Stere

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Stere \Stere\, n. [F. st[`e]re, fr. Gr. ? solid.]
   A unit of cubic measure in the metric system, being a cubic
   meter, or kiloliter, and equal to 35.3 cubic feet, or nearly
   11/3 cubic yards.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Stere \Stere\, v. t. & i.
   To stir. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Stere \Stere\, n.
   A rudder. See 5th {Steer}. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Stere \Stere\, n.
   Helmsman. See 6th {Steer}. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Steer \Steer\, n. [AS. ste['o]r, sti['o]r; akin to D. stuur, G.
   steuer, Icel. st[=y]ri. [root]168. See {Steer}, v. t.]
   [Written also {stere}.]
   A rudder or helm. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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from Bouvier's Law Dictionary, Revised 6th Ed (1856)
STERE. A French measure of solidity used in measuring wood. It is a cubic 
metre. Vide Measure.
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