drachm Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
    dram; drachma.
  2. noun a British imperial capacity measure (liquid or dry) equal to 60 minims or 3.5516 cubic centimeters
    fluidram; fluid dram; fluid drachm.
  3. noun a unit of capacity or volume in the apothecary system equal to one eighth of a fluid ounce
    fluidram; fluid dram; fluid drachm.

WordNet

Drachm noun
Etymology
See Drachma.
Definitions
  1. A drachma.
  2. Same as Dram.

Webster 1913