Dram

[dræm]

Definition

(noun.) the basic unit of money in Armenia.

(noun.) 1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams.

(noun.) a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains.

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Definition

(n.) A weight; in Apothecaries' weight, one eighth part of an ounce, or sixty grains; in Avoirdupois weight, one sixteenth part of an ounce, or 27.34375 grains.

(n.) A minute quantity; a mite.

(n.) As much spirituous liquor as is usually drunk at once; as, a dram of brandy; hence, a potation or potion; as, a dram of poison.

(n.) A Persian daric.

(v. i. & t.) To drink drams; to ply with drams.

Typist: Rudy

Definition

n. a contraction of Drachm: 1⁄16th of an oz. avoirdupois: formerly with apothecaries ⅛th of an oz.: as much raw spirits as is drunk at once.—v.i. to drink a dram.—v.t. to give a dram to.—ns. Dram′-drink′er; Dram′-shop.

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