Dram

Word DRAM
Character 4
Hyphenation dram
Pronunciations /dɹæm/

Definitions and meanings of "Dram"

What do we mean by dram?

A unit of weight in the US Customary System equal to 1/16 of an ounce or 27.34 grains (1.77 grams). noun

A unit of apothecary weight equal to 1/8 of an ounce or 60 grains (3.89 grams). noun

A small draft. noun

A small amount; a bit. noun

To drink drams; indulge in the use of ardent spirits.

To give a dram or drams to; ply with drink.

To ascertain the fineness or size of by dram weight, as of a silk thread or yarn.

An abbreviation of dramatic and dramatist.

A unit of weight less than an ounce. noun

A small quantity. noun

As much liquid as is drunk at once; specifically, a drink of spirits: as, a dram of brandy. noun

A division (one twentieth) of a raft of staves. See crib, 13. noun

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. noun

A minute quantity; a mite. noun

As much spirituous liquor as is usually drunk at once; ; hence, a potation or potion. noun

A Persian daric. noun

See under Fluid. noun

The currency of Greece in ancient times and again from 1832 until 2001, with the symbol ₯, since replaced by the euro.

A coin worth one drachma.

An Ancient Greek weight of about 66.5 grains, or 4.3 grams.

A later Greek weight equal to a gram.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Dram

The word "dram" in example sentences

The collapse of the dram is also a major sign of the global economic crisis in Armenia. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The meaning of which summons was this: -- Immediately after taking soup, it was his constant practice to swallow what he called a dram, which consisted either of Hungarian wine, of Rhenish, of a cordial, or (in default of these) of Bishop. ❋ Thomas De Quincey (1822)

The fact that Lainey and Madison seemed determined to stir up dram is annoying! ❋ Unknown (2010)

Under Illinois law, this type of liability is often known as dram shop liability. ❋ Christopher T. Hurley (2008)

Dram: the vapours were any form of melancholia or nervous disorder; a frequent excuse for the ladies to take a "dram" -- a small quantity of drink such as gin in a cup or glass sized accordingly. ❋ Unknown (1728)

The word dram comes from a previous time when alcoholic bev - erages were sold by the dram or small unit of liquid. dram shop liability refers to the body of law governing the liability of taverns, liquor stores and other commercial businesses that serve alcoholic beverages. dram shop laws establish the liabil - ity arising out of the sale of alcohol to visibly intoxicated people or mi - nors who subsequently cause death or injury to third-parties-those not having a relationship to the bar, as a result of alcohol-related car crashes and other accidents. my 17 year old son was the passenger in a car driven by another drunk teen who became in - The dram shop laws are intended to protect the general public from the toxicated while at a party where his parents hazards of irresponsibly serving al - cohol to minors and intoxicated pa - served them beer under supervision. trons. ❋ Unknown (2010)

It costs a pretty penny -- about $600 -- so if you're giving it as a gift, you should stick around until it's opened so you can sneak a dram for yourself. ❋ Tony Sachs (2010)

WHITFIELD: OK, so the family -- Richard, I'll begin with you -- the family's able to do this or take this route because Minnesota has what's called a dram shop liquor law, explain. ❋ Unknown (2008)

The ordinary way to prepare tea is to boil in a suitable vessel as much water as one wishes servings, and when it boils one takes it off the fire to put in the tea leaves in proportion, that is to say a dram three grams or one teaspoon. ❋ Wheaton Barbara Ketcham (1983)

If I should ever foolishly resolve to make liquor selling my business in life I would join the church in Athens and call my dram shop a dispensary. ❋ Unknown (1901)

Jess, Davit may hae his faults an 'tak a dram at times like anither, but he would shame naebody at a bural, an' Marget deleeberately insulted him, no speirin 'him to Pete's. ❋ Unknown (1898)

"A first fut wha wadna bring ill luck upon a new merried couple, maun aye du as ye hae dune this meenute -- tak a dram frae the bride." ❋ George MacDonald (1864)

Tak a dram, an 'tak hert, an' dinna fling the calf efter the coo. ❋ George MacDonald (1864)

Mair by token, wadna the guidman o 'that same hae me du what I haena dune this twae year, or maybe twenty -- tak a dram? ❋ George MacDonald (1864)

With boyish curiosity, the editor observed minutely all his habits; noticed that he conversed much more freely after taking his "grog" (by which name he always called his dram), and that it was his invariable custom to sit with one leg crossed over the other, and, when he was not going to tarry long, with his hands, and sometimes his chin, resting on the head of his stick. ❋ Unknown (1847)

The root of this plant, being very warm and aromatic, is coveted by woodsmen extremely as a dry dram, that is, when rum, that cordial for all distresses, is wanting. ❋ Unknown (1841)

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