dram
Pronunciation: (dram), [key]
— n., v., drammed, dram•ming.
—n.
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- a unit of apothecaries' weight, equal to 60 grains, or 18 ounce (3.89 grams).
- 116 ounce, avoirdupois weight (27.34 grains; 1.77 grams). Abbr.: dr., dr
- See
- a small drink of liquor.
- a small quantity of anything.
—v.i.
- to drink drams; tipple.
—v.t.
- to ply with drink.
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