Definition of Dram

1. Noun. A unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains.

Exact synonyms: Drachm, Drachma
Generic synonyms: Apothecaries' Unit, Apothecaries' Weight
Terms within: Scruple
Group relationships: Apothecaries' Ounce, Ounce, Troy Ounce

2. Noun. 1/16 ounce or 1.771 grams.
Generic synonyms: Avoirdupois Unit
Terms within: Grain
Group relationships: Ounce, Oz.

3. Noun. The basic unit of money in Armenia.
Generic synonyms: Armenian Monetary Unit

Definition of Dram

1. 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.

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

Definition of Dram

1. to tipple [v DRAMMED, DRAMMING, DRAMS] - See also: tipple

Medical Definition of Dram

1. A unit of weight: 1/8 oz.; 60 gr, apothecaries' weight; 1/16 oz., avoirdupois weight. Synonym: drachm. Abbreviation: dr Origin: see drachm (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dram

draining board
drainpipe
drainpipes
drainplug
drains
drain basket
drain the cup
draisene
draisenes
draisine
draisines
drake
drake
drakes
dram (current term)
dram (current term)
drama
dramadies
dramady
dramamine
Dramamine
dramas
dramatic
dramatically
dramatics
dramatic art
dramatic composition
dramatic event
dramatic irony
dramatic performance

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