noun
drachm
Drachm (noun) means a small unit of weight, variously:.
noun
1
A small unit of weight, variously:
2
One sixteenth (1⁄16) of an ounce avoirdupois (1.77 g; symbol: ʒ).
3
One eighth (1⁄8) of an ounce apothecary (3.89 g; symbol: ʒ).
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Etymology
Borrowed into late Middle English from Old French dragme (modern French drachme), from Late Latin dragma. Doublet of dirham.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of drachm?
"drachm" (noun) means a small unit of weight, variously:.
What are the different meanings of drachm?
"drachm" has 3 main meanings: 1. A small unit of weight, variously:; 2. One sixteenth (1⁄16) of an ounce avoirdupois (1.77 g; symbol: ʒ); 3. One eighth (1⁄8) of an ounce apothecary (3.89 g; symbol: ʒ).