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Definitions for: Drachma [n] the basic unit of money in Greece
[n] a unit of apothecary weight equal to an eighth of an ounce or to 60 grains
Webster (1913) Definition: Drach"ma, n.; pl. E. Drachmas, L. Drachm[ae]. [L.,
fr. Gr. ?. See Dram.]
1. A silver coin among the ancient Greeks, having a different
value in different States and at different periods. The
average value of the Attic drachma is computed to have
been about 19 cents.
2. A gold and silver coin of modern Greece worth 19.3 cents.
3. Among the ancient Greeks, a weight of about 66.5 grains;
among the modern Greeks, a weight equal to a gram.
Synonyms: drachm, dram
See Also: apothecaries' ounce, apothecaries' unit, apothecaries' weight, Greek monetary unit, lepton, ounce, scruple, troy ounce
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