Dram

Quick meaning: Dram is a noun meaning (units of measurement) A small unit of weight, variously:.

Meaning

(units of measurement) A small unit of weight, variously:.

More Meanings

1. (by extension) Any similarly minute quantity, (now particularly) a small amount of strong alcohol or poison.
2. (numismatics) The currency of Armenia, divided into 100 luma.
3. (historical, mining) A cart formerly used to haul coal in coal mines.
4. (obsolete) Synonym of drachma: a Greek silver coin weighing one drachma; other similar coins.
5. (dated, intransitive) To drink drams.
6. (dated, transitive) To ply with drams of drink.

Example Sentences

a dram of brandy

The rolling stock, consisting entirely of four-wheel open trucks, or drams, was broken up at Bonvilles Court Colliery.

Were I the chooser, a dram of well-doing should be preferred before many times as much the forcible hindrance of evildoing.

Oh, brethren, if you wants more preachin' Save a little dram for me (Glory hallelujah!) Drinkin' gin ain't against my teachin'

Word Forms

• drams
• dramming
• drammed

Synonyms for dram

Depending on context, synonyms include mite, smidge, smidgeon, bit, pinch, nip.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include drachm, drachma, megabit, mite, vials, dirhem.

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