noun General Slang

dram

DRAM · noun · informal

A measure of whisky

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Definitions

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A measure or glass of whisky; 'a wee dram' is a small one (though rarely small).

“Will ye take a dram before ye go?”
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dram In A Sentence

Will ye take a dram before ye go?

Origin & Usage

Scots, from 'dram' (a small unit of weight/liquid), from Greek 'drakhmē'.

People Also Ask

What is a dram?

A dram is a measure or glass of whisky. In Scotland 'a wee dram' means a small glass, though it's rarely poured small.

How big is a dram of whisky?

There's no fixed size — a dram is an informal measure that can range from a small nip to a generous pour, depending on who's serving it.

Where does the word dram come from?

It comes from an old unit of weight and liquid measure, ultimately from the Greek 'drakhmē'.

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