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dram

noun (dram, drams)

«dram» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. (old use) tree →
  2. a small drink of strong spirit tree →
  3. a tiny measure of weight tree →

In the lessons

in old stories a small drink, often taken by men in a pub or at a meeting

Examples

  • The old man asked for one more dram. tree →
  • He poured a dram of whisky into his glass. tree →
  • Don't drink too many drams, lad. tree →

Note

nothing for maths; in old weights a dram is a very tiny amount, not used in school sums

On Mova

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